1. to feed a baby milk from the breast
Usage: transitive or intransitive; common in medical and parenting contexts

Examples

• She decided to breastfeed her newborn for the first six months.
• Many mothers breastfeed exclusively during the infant's early weeks.
• The hospital staff encouraged her to breastfeed as soon as possible after birth.
• Breastfeeding provides important antibodies to the baby.
• She was able to breastfeed while working from home.
• The pediatrician recommended breastfeeding for at least one year if possible.