"Direct breastfeeding" refers to the act of a mother feeding her baby directly from her breast, without using any tools or intermediary methods such as bottles or pumps. Full definition
As much as direct breastfeeding isn't easy, pumping can be twice as hard and frustrating. (babygaga.com)
Since pumping has become more popular, studies should make a distinction between direct breastfeeding and feeding a baby breast milk from the bottle, the authors write. (psmag.com)
It is easiest to maintain a milk supply, if as much milk as possible, comes from direct breastfeeding. (feedthebabyllc.com)