Male lactation on Embaressing Bodies last night...

[Ruth_Baldock]

Did anyone else see this last night? Lactation was caused by a swelling on the pituatory gland, causing increased levels of prolactin being produced.

Would the milk produced be okay nutrition wise for babies?

And, fellas, if you could lactate...would you breastfeed? Mr B has always said he wouldn't, which is v odd as he's rampantly pro-breastfeeding.

[bluesuperted]

I didn't see it - but did they test the milk at all to see its composition?

Just asked my husband. He said he'd definitely do it!

[hellosailor]

Was told recently that a man whose wife died in the Pakistan floods and who was trapped on a roof with his baby, started lactating enough after a couple of days to breast feed his baby and save her life. Amazing.

[zeban]

Awwww that's amazing hellosailor

[HelenChildminder]

Yes that is amazing. Our bodies are capable of incredible things!