The phrase "to feed the mother" means to provide support, nourishment, or care to someone who takes care of others, usually a parent or caregiver. It could refer to giving them food, comfort, or helping them stay healthy and strong. Full definition
It gives support needed to the breast feeding mother for extended period. (newbornbabyzone.com)
What a shock it must be for formula feeding mothers who come home from the hospital and discover that in reality, formula feeding is expensive and a lot of work! (amotherinisrael.com)
As a psychologist I can't begin to tell you how many breastfeed anyway to hide their need for the meds and to not want to be a bottle feeding mother. (amotherinisrael.com)