nursing
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1.8
- noun
- /ˈnɜrsɪŋ/
:
lactancia materna
- Then we saw him find his mom and start nursing, and it was just the sweetest thing.
- nursing mother
- nursing infant
- nursing father
Even they said pregnant women, nursing mothers, children of all ages, it's totally fine to be plant based.
- Even they said pregnant women, nursing mothers, children of all ages, it's totally fine to be plant based.
- I have nursing bra and then I've actually got a pair of cashmere socks.
- But yes, I've ordered like nursing pads, sanitary pads, Muslims baby grows, all kinds of nice things.
- But when you are especially breastfeeding, nursing, like but then when you show up and you're there for the two days, let's say daddy's home quality time.
Examples
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We soon realized she had a nursing kitten, then two, then three.
Academic text (2003) -
Well, it really began when I stopped nursing our last child.
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What do nursing mothers need?
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Women who were pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing potential were excluded.
Academic text (1999) -
Do you have any additional recommendations for nursing moms to stay hydrated when illness strikes?
Blog text (15) -
After a long day, the baby started nursing peacefully in her mother's arms.
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Many mothers choose to continue nursing as long as it feels comfortable for both them and their babies.
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The new mother felt a deep bond with her infant during their quiet moments of nursing together.
Synonyms
69
2.0
Feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast
2
5.4
Feeding a baby at the mother's breast
Compounds
183
2.9
A place where older people live and receive help with daily tasks and medical care
A university degree in nursing that combines arts and science subjects
How Weaned
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nursing comes from an old word meaning 'to feed' and is the same root as nourish, so to nurse a baby is to feed and care for it, often with breast milk.