breastfeed
Example Sentences
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She said one of her babies went blue and almost suffocated when she tried to breastfeed her.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 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
I never felt bad for switching to formula after a few months, and I know plenty of women who didn’t breastfeed for a variety of reasons.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2026
Freya had been born smaller than expected and was not able to breastfeed without a manual aid.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
“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
