noun
lactation period; nursing period
Refers to the period during which a mother breastfeeds her infant. Commonly used in medical, childcare, and parenting contexts.
授乳期の母親は栄養バランスに気をつける必要がある。
Mothers during the lactation period need to pay attention to nutritional balance.
この粉ミルクは授乳期の
This formula is suitable for babies in the nursing period.
離乳期 is the weaning period that follows the lactation period.
Compound of 授乳 (breastfeeding) and 期 (period).