breastfeed
verb
breast·feed
ˈbrest-ˌfēd 
variants
or breast-feed
breastfed or breast-fed; breastfeeding or breast-feeding; breastfeeds or breast-feeds
: to feed (a baby) from a mother's breast
1
: to breastfeed a baby
… more women are breastfeeding than ever before …—
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of a baby
: to feed oneself by sucking milk from a mother's breast
breastfed
adjective
or breast-fed
breastfed babies
breastfeeder
noun
or breast-feeder
breastfeeding
noun
or breast-feeding
Examples of breastfeed in a Sentence
believes that all women should breast-feed their babies
Recent Examples on the Web
Safety considerations: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and children.
—Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
The same poll revealed that the criticism is aimed at everything from approaches to disciplining a child to breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 30 May 2024
One that focused on breastfeeding and pumping support had more than 43,000 members, according to screenshots.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2024
The wrap style is both cute and functional, with a side tie and crossover cut that offers support and makes breastfeeding access a breeze.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
Frustration with sleep deprivation, difficulties with breastfeeding and colic are expected.
—Jenn Davis, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
But other people may have less of a caffeine tolerance, or may be advised by a doctor to limit caffeine consumption — such as those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking certain medications, the FDA notes.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
But the Food and Drug Administration has warned that it could get passed to infants through breastfeeding and lead to vomiting and dehydration in babies.
—John Swierk, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
Should this discourage breastfeeding or there are other factors in biological considerations that should be taken into account?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Beth Thomas, Verywell Health, 7 June 2024
The same poll revealed that the criticism is aimed at everything from approaches to disciplining a child to breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 30 May 2024
One that focused on breastfeeding and pumping support had more than 43,000 members, according to screenshots.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2024
The wrap style is both cute and functional, with a side tie and crossover cut that offers support and makes breastfeeding access a breeze.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
Frustration with sleep deprivation, difficulties with breastfeeding and colic are expected.
—Jenn Davis, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
But other people may have less of a caffeine tolerance, or may be advised by a doctor to limit caffeine consumption — such as those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking certain medications, the FDA notes.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
But the Food and Drug Administration has warned that it could get passed to infants through breastfeeding and lead to vomiting and dehydration in babies.
—John Swierk, The Conversation, 22 Mar. 2024
Should this discourage breastfeeding or there are other factors in biological considerations that should be taken into account?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
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breastfeed
verb
breast·feed
variants
or breast-feed
ˈbrest-ˌfēd
breastfed or breast-fed; breastfeeding or breast-feeding; breastfeeds or breast-feeds
: to feed (a baby) from a mother's breast
1
: to breastfeed a baby
2
of a baby
: to feed oneself by sucking milk from a mother's breast
breastfed
adjective
or breast-fed
breastfed babies
breastfeeder
noun
or breast-feeder
This class for first-time breastfeeders will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
—The Reno (Nevada) Gazette-Journal
The Reno (Nevada) Gazette-Journal
On average, infants who were exclusive breast-feeders continued to drink more as they got older …
—The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
breastfeeding
noun
or breast-feeding
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