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breast pump

British  

noun

  1. a device for extracting and collecting milk from the breast during lactation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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After his wife's emergency Caesarian section, Harry Brown from Bolton in Greater Manchester dashed to Asda in Horwich to buy a breast pump, baby grows, blankets and sanitary products.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

A separate bill, pre-filled in the House on Dec. 12 by Rep. Shannon Erickson, would make breast pumps, breast pump collection and storage supplies and breast pump kits exempt from sales tax.

From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2024

When Samantha and Kyle faced mounting expenses as they traveled back and forth between hospitals and home, Seattle Children’s also offered gas cards, meal vouchers, extra food and a breast pump for nursing.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023

In a b-roll shot, she rinsed out a breast pump.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2023

This massage should be continued until relief is obtained; or the breast pump may be applied.

From The Mother and Her Child by William S. Sadler

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