noun
- a person, typically a mother, who feeds an infant milk directly from the breast
Usage: common in medical and parenting contexts
Examples
- The hospital offers support groups for breastfeeders.
- Many breastfeeders find the first few weeks challenging.
- Lactation consultants help breastfeeders with proper technique.
- The clinic provides resources specifically for breastfeeders.
- Working breastfeeders often use breast pumps to maintain supply.