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lactation

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


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Used for lactation suppression, nutrition, a cute hat or coleslaw.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Slate Mar. 15, 2026

“Women live longer, they experience different things like pregnancy and lactation, menstruation and menopause, and they have different disease risks,” said Dr. McKale Montgomery, a nutritionist at Oklahoma State University.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2025

"Reinstating and standardizing telehealth lactation services for breastfeeding mothers, particularly through WIC, would enhance breastfeeding success, reduce stress, and better address the unique challenges faced by low-income and diverse populations."

From Science Daily Nov. 18, 2024

With the cessation of lactation the female reenters somer and becomes once more a perfect androgyne.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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