lac
ta
tion
Plural
lactations
1
the action of feeding babies from the breast
- Breastfeeding, or lactation, is recommended by healthcare professionals as the optimal way to nourish newborns in their early months.
- The mother cradled her baby in her arms, bringing him to her breast for the act of lactation, nourishing him with the warm and comforting milk.
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2
the process in which a female animal or human produces milk
- Human lactation is a complex and intricate process that involves the synthesis, secretion, and ejection of milk from the mammary glands.
- The lactation period for a female dog typically lasts several weeks, during which she provides vital sustenance to her nursing puppies.
3
the period following birth during which milk is secreted