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breastfeed

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For those returning to work who want to breastfeed, the NHS recommends, external telling your employer that you're breastfeeding before your first day back.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

When I breastfeed, he’ll actually go back to sleep but it really just depends on the night we had.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Her kids may breastfeed until the age of 8.

From Slate May 10, 2026

But she says she was told she would potentially struggle to breastfeed her future children if she went through with the procedure.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

“It’s the baby. Hannah’s still able to feed her, but she’s getting dehydrated. I’m afraid she won’t be able to breastfeed much longer. We have some powdered formula, but that’s kind of useless without water....”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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