Breastfeed
Breastfeed
Breastfeed (pronunciation: /ˈbrɛstˌfiːd/) is the act of feeding a baby or young child directly from the breast of a woman. The term is derived from the Old English words 'breost' meaning 'breast' and 'fēdan' meaning 'to feed'.
Breastfeeding is a natural process that provides infants with the necessary nutrients for growth and development. It is recommended by the World Health Organization and other health authorities for the first six months of life.
Etymology
The term 'breastfeed' is a compound word formed from 'breast' and 'feed'. 'Breast' comes from the Old English 'breost' which means 'the front of the chest'. 'Feed' comes from the Old English 'fēdan', which means 'to nourish or provide for'.
Related Terms
- Lactation: The process by which a woman's body produces milk for breastfeeding.
- Colostrum: The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn.
- Weaning: The process of gradually introducing a infant to what will be its adult diet and withdrawing the supply of its mother's milk.
- Mastitis: Inflammation of the breast, which can result in breast pain, swelling, warmth and redness. It can also cause flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breastfeed
- Wikipedia's article - Breastfeed
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