Lactation

Breastfeeding is encouraged in Jewish law. This section discusses aspects of Jewish law relevant to lactation.



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Articles Expressing Breastmilk on Shabbat and Holidays
  Fasting and Breastfeeding

Cases Pumping breastmilk on Shabbat