Definition
breastfeed
verb
- 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.