breastfeeding
breastfeeding — noun
1. a method in which a baby takes milk straight from its mother's breast rather tha
a method in which a baby takes milk straight from its mother's breast rather than from a bottle or as prepared formula.
The hospital offers a free class on breastfeeding for all new parents.
collocation: breastfeeding class
Breastfeeding provides essential nutrients that help protect babies from common infections.
science/health context: benefits of breastfeeding
Rania read several books about breastfeeding before her baby was born.
Many workplaces now offer private spaces to support employees who choose breastfeeding.
It took a few weeks, but Adisa and her baby found a comfortable breastfeeding routine.
- bottle-feeding
feeding a baby with milk from a bottle rather than from the breast
文法句型
the benefits / advantages of breastfeeding
breastfeeding + noun (room / class / support)
用法筆記
Breastfeeding is uncountable and is used without an article unless it forms part of a compound noun phrase (e.g. the benefits of breastfeeding). It is the standard, neutral term and is preferred over the more informal nursing in most varieties of English.
常見錯誤
breastfeeding — adjective
1. describes a mother who is giving her baby milk from her breast, or a baby who is
describes a mother who is giving her baby milk from her breast, or a baby who is receiving milk in that way.
The clinic provides a quiet, clean room where breastfeeding mothers can rest.
attributive use: breastfeeding mother
Élise, a first-time breastfeeding mother, joined a weekly support group at the hospital.
A breastfeeding baby usually feeds every two to three hours during the first month.
The nursing pillow helped the breastfeeding mother hold her baby in a comfortable position.
- nursing
more informal; used chiefly in American English
- bottle-fed
describes a baby fed from a bottle
文法句型
breastfeeding mother
breastfeeding baby / infant
用法筆記
This sense is used only before a noun. It applies both to the person feeding the baby (breastfeeding mother) and to the baby receiving the milk (breastfeeding baby). In modern usage, the term breastfeeding parent is also used to be inclusive of non-birthing parents who chestfeed.
2. connected with the equipment, spaces, rules, or services designed to help mother
connected with the equipment, spaces, rules, or services designed to help mothers feed their babies at the breast.
The office building has a clean breastfeeding room with a comfortable chair and a sink.
attributive use: breastfeeding room
New mothers praised the company for introducing a clear breastfeeding policy last year.
collocation: breastfeeding policy
Rohan bought several breastfeeding products, including a pump, storage bags, and nipple cream.
The conference included a workshop on breastfeeding rights in the workplace.
- nursing
used similarly in phrases like 'nursing room' or 'nursing cover', especially in the US
文法句型
breastfeeding room
breastfeeding policy
breastfeeding products
用法筆記
This sense is limited to describing things that are tangentially related to the practice — for example, rooms, equipment, laws, campaigns, or clothing. It does not describe a person or a baby (covered by sense 1).