I breastfeed my husband so I don’t waste milk – people say it’s ‘disgusting’
A WOMAN shared how she breastfeeds her husband to boost milk production.
The mother announced on social media that she had stopped breastfeeding her child, which left her with pain due to her swollen breasts.
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The mother admitted that her husband helped relieve the pressure.
“Honestly, I felt terrible just pumping and wasting the milk,” she said.
“I know my husband has always been interested in my breast milk… I thought it wouldn’t hurt to let him drink some and satisfy his curiosity.”
For both of them the experience was positive, as she found relief and pleasure in the act. For her it felt “great”, while her husband was “happy and enjoyed it”.
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The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous, explains: “Apparently he liked the taste. Within a day he asked if he could try it again; I agreed.”
She noticed an increase in milk production and said, “I realized that I was just emptying my breasts, which would mean more milk would be produced.”
Instead of throwing the milk away, she decided to use it and give it to her husband. It seemed that they both enjoyed it.
“It was a huge relief and I felt like the milk was being put to better use rather than being thrown away,” she explains.
Because her husband works from home, he is able to indulge in treats several times a day, as she describes: “He loves to bury his face in my breasts and drink the milk.”
She also mentioned the emotional benefits, saying it made their partnership stronger.
The mother said, “It felt great for me too, because it felt like I was giving him something really nutritious to eat; that I was taking care of him, just as he was taking care of me – it’s a partnership.”
She revealed them She has been breastfeeding for several months now and her milk supply continues to increase.
The mother took to Reddit with her dilemma, wondering what the consequences of her actions would be: “My question is, is this unhealthy for either of us? Should we cut back or stop doing this?”
Someone wrote: “Sort of foreign…but okay”
What are the recommendations regarding breastfeeding?
The NHS advises to exclusively breastfeed your baby (only breast milk) for the first six months, but it is up to you to decide when to stop. There is really no right or wrong way to do this.
According to the NHS, weaning often happens gradually, as your baby starts eating more solid foods.
They emphasize that solid food should not be a substitute for breast milk, as there is evidence that breast milk helps the baby’s digestive system process solid food.
“Even once your baby is eating solid foods, he or she will still need breast milk or formula as their main drink until their first birthday,” the NHS advises.
“Cow’s milk is not suitable as a main drink for babies under one year of age, but can be added to food, for example mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with bottle feeding. According to the NHS, ‘phasing out’ breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, by feeding once during the day or at night.
After about a week you may think about dropping another one.
“If your baby is under one year old, you should replace lost breast milk with bottle feeding or (if your baby is over six months old) a cup or mug,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you want. The NHS advises that you exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first six months, but you should not feel like you can’t continue.
The World Health Organization says: “It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed until 6 months of age, and to continue breastfeeding in combination with appropriate complementary foods until 2 years of age or beyond.”
Another noted: “This is more common than you think. Many women have told me that their husbands enjoy their breastfeeding and that they enjoy breastfeeding them.”
A third suggested that donating her milk to a breast milk bank could be a good alternative to support mothers who are having difficulty breastfeeding.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “My wife would absolutely cringe in disgust if she read this.
“I was curious about tasting her breast milk just before (and to a lesser extent after) the birth of our first child, and she found the idea downright disgusting.”
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