breastfeed
Example Sentences
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I never felt bad for switching to formula after a few months, and I know plenty of women who didn’t breastfeed for a variety of reasons.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026
Grace missed his first smile, his first cry and his first bath, and was not able to breastfeed him.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
Officials estimate those who cannot or choose not to breastfeed could save up to £500 a year.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
While she has since embraced her womanhood, she says she still lives with the irreversible effects—including chronic pain, a low voice, excessive hair growth and the inability to breastfeed her child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
“It’s the baby. Hannah’s still able to feed her, but she’s getting dehydrated. I’m afraid she won’t be able to breastfeed much longer. We have some powdered formula, but that’s kind of useless without water....”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
