What is another word for wet nursed?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛt nˈɜːsd] (IPA) 
Wet nursing is an age-old practice of feeding a child with breast milk from a lactating mother other than their biological mother. In today's modern world, there are many synonyms used for the term "wet nursed." Some of these include cross-nursing, shared breastfeeding, milk sharing, and nurse-mothering. These terms indicate the act of passing on breast milk from one lactating mother to another child, with the consent of all parties involved. Wet nursing has been observed in many countries and cultures throughout history and continues to be a common practice in some communities even today. Whether called wet nursing or one of its many synonyms, this practice plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of infants who may not have access to breast milk from their biological mother.
