Synonyms for lactation
lækˈteɪ ʃənlac·ta·tion

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1. lactationnoun

   the period following birth during which milk is secreted

   "lactation normally continues until weaning"

   Synonyms:
   suckling

2. lactationnoun

   the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands

   Synonyms:
   suckling

3. suckling, lactationnoun

   feeding an infant by giving suck at the breast

   Synonyms:
   nurseling, nursling, suckling

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1. • Bodily Process
   • Time Period

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1. List of paraphrases for "lactation":

   breastfeeding, breast-feeding, lactating, nursing, feeding

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1. Melissa Bartick:

   I think the study is helpful, but it doesn't definitely answer the question. The question is, how much, if any, alcohol is safe during lactation ? i would advise mothers to avoid alcohol and not to use alcohol, not to use beer to try to increase their milk supply. I think that's safe to advise.

2. Lauren Reyes:

   Not every community has access to a lactation consultant, and while talking to friends and family can be good, they are anecdotal, [Moms] want to hear an unbiased, professional opinion.

3. Trish MacEnroe:

   Our message is not a one-size-fits-all message, and there is not a one-size-fits-all answer. I want [ lactation consultants ] to listen to each and every mother, our goal is not to make mothers feel guilty.

4. Susan Crowe:

   Initiation of breastfeeding and lactation support is tremendously helpful so that people can understand normal volumes and intervene with supplementation only when medically necessary.