nursing mother

British  

noun

1. a mother who is breast-feeding her baby

2. a biblical name for foster mother

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Example Sentences

A group of university researchers at Northwestern — including a nursing mother — have come up with a way to ease one of the most anxiety-producing dilemmas of early breastfeeding: How much milk is the baby consuming?

From Los Angeles Times

My wife was nursing and they said, "It's not a problem unless you're a nursing mother," which my wife was.

From Salon

The shoreline where the seals live is roped off, and beachgoers are warned of the dangers of getting too close to the nursing mother.

From Seattle Times

The project also calls for ADA-accessible improvements; companion care and nursing mother spaces; pet relief areas; and new concession, food and beverage options.

From Seattle Times

It costs money for the supplies that keep a nursing mother comfortable and healthy enough to keep producing milk.

From Washington Post