lactation

• Nom désignant la production et l'émission de lait par les glandes mammaires, survenant généralement après l'accouchement et permettant l'allaitement au sein.

A noun referring to the process of milk production and secretion from the mammary glands, typically occurring after childbirth and enabling breastfeeding.

indénombrable

1. Production of milkB2formalmedical

   The process of producing and secreting milk from the mammary glands, typically after childbirth.

   Lactation

   • Lactation usually begins a few days after giving birth.
   • Proper nutrition is important to support lactation.
   • The doctor explained the hormonal changes that trigger lactation.

2. Period of milk secretionB2formalmedical

   The period following childbirth during which milk is secreted from the breasts.

   Lactation

   • The lactation period can last for several months.
   • She experienced some discomfort during early lactation.
   • Breastfeeding during lactation provides essential nutrients to the infant.

3. BreastfeedingB2formalmedical

   The act of feeding an infant with milk from the breast.

   Allaitement

   • Lactation is recommended by health professionals for the first six months.
   • She attended a class on proper lactation techniques.
   • The benefits of lactation extend to both mother and child.

   Synonymesbreastfeedingnursingsuckling