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lactation

[lak-tey-shuhn] / lækˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sucking
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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One plaintiff was flagged for excessive time off-task for pumping in the company’s lactation room, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

“It’s often misattributed to postpartum depression,” says lactation consultant Allison Alexander.

From Slate Mar. 15, 2026

In addition to the new family TSA lane, airport officials also unveiled a new lactation pod in the Terminal C baggage claim area to provide mothers with a place to nurse in private.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2025

Nurse Sandra Killen, who is also a lactation specialist, works with them.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2025

I find receipts for lactation and infant-sleep consultants.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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