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lactation

[lak-tay-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

Several hormones can spike in men when they become dads, including oxytocin, linked to better relationship quality; vasopressin, associated with emotional bonding; and prolactin, which promotes lactation in women and caregiving behavior in guys.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

NHS midwife and certified lactation consultant Olivia Hinge, who reviewed our undercover consultations with self-described sleep experts, says she understands why people offering support with sleep can be so appealing to new mums.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

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

From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026

I find receipts for lactation and infant-sleep consultants.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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