noun
breastfeeding; maternal feeding
Medical and formal term for feeding an infant with breast milk. Often contrasted with 人工栄養 (formula feeding).
See also: 人工栄養
母乳栄養は赤ちゃんの免疫力を高める。
Breastfeeding boosts the baby's immunity.
母乳栄養と人工栄養のどちらを選ぶかは、母親の自由だ。
Whether to choose breastfeeding or formula feeding is up to the mother.
Refers to formula feeding or artificial nutrition, the opposite of 母乳栄養.
Compound of 母乳 (breast milk) and 栄養 (nutrition).