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lactation

[lak-tey-shuhn] / lækˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
sucking
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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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

“Women live longer, they experience different things like pregnancy and lactation, menstruation and menopause, and they have different disease risks,” said Dr. McKale Montgomery, a nutritionist at Oklahoma State University.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2025

"Reinstating and standardizing telehealth lactation services for breastfeeding mothers, particularly through WIC, would enhance breastfeeding success, reduce stress, and better address the unique challenges faced by low-income and diverse populations."

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

I find receipts for lactation and infant-sleep consultants.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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