Can a grandmother breastfeed her grandchild?

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed your grandchild. It helps babies grow and develop, feel safe and secure, and stay healthy. But breastfeeding is not just good for babies—it's good for moms, too. Breastfeeding helps mom bond with baby, reduces the risk for certain diseases, and saves time and money.

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Can you breast feed someone elses child?

The AAP doesn't recommend the practice because of the potential for passing infection from the nursing woman to the baby. Again, keep in mind that a person can pass along an infection without being aware that they're infected.

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Can a 65 year old woman produce breast milk?

Women who have never given birth, and those well past menopause, can still produce breast milk.

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What is the maximum age a woman can produce breast milk?

There is no maximum age, up to which a mother can produce breast milk. Whenever the pregnancy happens, the lactogen process starts immediately. Usually after the age of 40, there are certain hormonal changes in the body, due to which the production of the breast milk is hampered.

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Can my toddler drink my newborns breast milk?

7 Since your breast milk is produced by supply and demand, you don't need to worry too much that your toddler will "steal" the milk your baby needs. Still, some parents like to nurse their newborn first and then allow their toddler to nurse, especially in the early weeks.

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Can grandmother breastfeed her grandchildren?

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Has a man ever breastfed a baby?

The answer is yes! Although rare, there are historical records of men breastfeeding their infants, usually when the mother was unable to because of illness or death. One of the earliest mentions comes from the Talmud, which describes a man who nursed his infant after his wife's death during childbirth.

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How long does breast milk last at 70?

At room temperature (around 70 degrees), breast milk can be stored for about 4 hours. If the milk was freshly expressed with a clean and sanitized breast pump, keeping breast milk at room temperature for 6-8 hours may be fine, especially if the room is colder.

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Can breast milk come back after drying up?

It's called re-lactation. It's possible for the female body to come back from “drying up” and produce milk again. In fact, many mothers of adopted children are able to pump and use several methods in order to stimulate their bodies to produce milk, even if they haven't given birth!

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Can a 16 year old produce breast milk?

Galactorrhea (say "guh-lak-tuh-REE-uh") happens when a teen's breasts make milk but she is not pregnant. The milk may leak from one or both breasts. Sometimes milk leaks only when the breast is touched. At other times, milk leaks without any touching.

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Can u breastfeed a baby that's not yours?

Yes, you can breastfeed a baby to whom you did not give birth. In fact, breastfeeding an adopted baby is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is even possible to breastfeed if you have never been pregnant or have reached menopause.

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What happens if you give a baby someone else's breast milk?

Despite human milk's many benefits, peer-to-peer milk sharing is cause for concern for a variety of reasons: Disease transmission. Human milk can be a source of infection such as bacteria, or viruses like HIV, HTLV I/II, and CMV. To minimize risk: All donors should be screened, and all milk should be pasteurized.

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Can I breastfeed my wife's baby?

If the non-gestational parent chooses to induce lactation, both moms can share in breastfeeding, or “co-nursing.” Inducing lactation for the mother who doesn't give birth does requires time and preparation, but it can give her the bonding and maternal health benefits breastfeeding offers.

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Can girls produce milk without pregnancy?

Yes, it's possible to lactate if you're not pregnant. Inducing lactation is a complex process that usually involves using hormone-mimicking drugs for several months to produce milk. The second part of lactation is expressing the milk through your nipple.

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How can I induce breast milk without getting pregnant?

The only necessary component to induce lactation—the official term for making milk without pregnancy and birth—is to stimulate and drain the breasts. That stimulation or emptying can happen with baby breastfeeding, with an electric breast pump, or using a variety of manual techniques.

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Can a 15 year old mom breastfeed?

There are no physiological reasons an adolescent mother cannot breastfeed; in fact, in terms of physical ability, it can actually be easier for them than for more mature mothers.

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What is the closest formula to breast milk?

Enfamil Enspire

Enfamil's Enspire is the brand's closest formula to breast milk, thanks to the inclusion of proteins found in colostrum, like lactoferrin. (In fact, Enspire is the first and only infant formula in the U.S. to include lactoferrin as an ingredient, according to the brand.)

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Is it possible to breastfeed once a day?

As long as your milk supply is well established, you can reduce the frequency of nursing without totally stopping. Your body will adjust. Even parents who decide to nurse just once or twice a day can typically maintain their milk supply.

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How much milk can a woman produce in 24 hours?

Full milk production is typically 25-35 oz. (750-1,035 mL) per 24 hours. Once you have reached full milk production, maintain a schedule that continues producing about 25-35oz of breastmilk in a 24 hour period. Each mom and baby are different, plan your pumping sessions around what works best for the two of you.

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Why do I still have breast milk 3 years later?

Reasons for lactating when not recently pregnant can range from hormone imbalances to medication side effects to other health conditions. The most common cause of breast milk production is an elevation of a hormone produced in the brain called prolactin. Elevation of prolactin can be caused by: medications.

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Why can't you refreeze breast milk?

Leftover milk from a prior feeding can't be refrozen. Once your baby has drunk from the bottle, that leftover breast milk will have contaminants in it that will cause bacterial growth. Even refreezing it won't prevent it from spoiling.

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Why is there still milk in my breast after 2 years?

Excessive breast stimulation, medication side effects or disorders of the pituitary gland all may contribute to galactorrhea. Often, galactorrhea results from increased levels of prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production. Sometimes, the cause of galactorrhea can't be determined.

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Do the royal family breastfeed their babies?

But, not one to follow tradition too strictly, the Queen set her own standard and breastfed her four children, something which her daughter-in-law Princess Diana also decided to do as well, and later the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Can dads produce milk?

The short answer is no, in general men can't lactate or breastfeed. There are some exceptions, though. Some transgender men and nonbinary people nurse their babies (and use the term chestfeeding or bodyfeeding rather than breastfeeding).

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What is chestfeeding?

Chestfeeding is feeding your baby with milk from your chest. If you're able to chestfeed, it's your decision whether you do and you can change your mind at any time. You will be fully supported in any decisions you make.

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What does the term wet nurse mean?

Medical Definition

wet nurse. noun. : a woman who cares for and breastfeeds young not her own.

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