breastfeeding
noun/ˈbrɛstˌfidiŋ/
Frequency rank: #7,627 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of feeding a baby with milk directly from the breast
Example sentence
The nurse gave the new mother helpful advice about breastfeeding.
Synonyms & related words
- nursing
- lactation
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