breastfeed

verb

1. (intransitive, transitive)To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

   “This is a designated place for mothers to breastfeed their babies.”

   “She stopped breastfeeding after a few months.”

   “RIKER: Isn't that gagh? KLAG: Very good. You did some research on our nutritional choices. RIKER: Yes but- it's still moving. KLAG: Gagh is always best when served live. Would you like something easier? RIKER: Easier? KLAG: Yes, if Klingon food is too strong for you, perhaps we could get one of the females to breast feed you.”

2. (intransitive)To nurse, to suck milk from a breast.

   “Avoid using a bottle until confident your baby is breastfeeding effectively.”

noun

1. An instance of feeding milk to a baby from the breasts; a breastfeeding.