[Thorham]

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Originally Posted by Spoonerism

Ew. Why does this exist? There are already alternatives to cow milk. Some people will eat anything I guess.

Well, human milk is made for humans...

 

[vegkid]

This reminds me a bit of how I think of eggs. If they're obtained in an ethical manner, or in this case consented manner, then it's not really that big of a deal, although I'd never fathom consuming it because it'd gross me the hell out.

 

[QiTian]

It's strange how people have such an aversion to consuming the milk of our own species - yet don't seem to mind at all consuming the milk of another species that our bodies were never designed to consume.

 

[christinahudler]

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Originally Posted by Thorham

Well, human milk is made for humans...

Exactly. As a breastfeeding mother who consistently uses her own breastmilk in baking (anyone eating it knows that it's in there...usually just my family) I don't see the issue with people thinking this is gross. It's just like anything else, if you don't like it then don't eat it. But when it comes to "gross" this isn't. If it weren't for breastmilk our species wouldn't exist. It's proven to be extremely great for our young despite the mass usage of formula in this country (the US). I'm a huge breastfeeding advocate and spend lots of free time fighting for the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Because of that I think there's absolutely nothing wrong with drinking the milk *of your own species* as long as you know it's in what you're eating and the person is using it willingly. Human using human breastmilk is, in my opinion, anything but gross...it's the only milk there is that is what we are biologically made to ingest.

 

[vegkid]

I think that the consumption of any kind of milk by an adult of a species is gross, but I only apply this to myself. I really couldn't care less what other people do.

 

[christinahudler]

EDIT: meant to quote an above reply that talked about some scientists saying it's unhealthy for adults.

It's healthy...period. And any scientist who says it's unhealthy is...to put it bluntly...full of crap. Does it help us with immunity the way it does our children? As of now there is no conclusive evidence either way, but one thing it isn't is unhealthy for us. For instance, people who have aversions to dairy and think they are lactose intolerant many times CAN safely consume human breastmilk despite it being higher in lactose than cow's milk. Why? Because our bodies are inherently designed to drink the milk of our own species.

Another fun fact: breastmilk isn't just good for drinking! A nice squirt of our own milk can help with pink eye (know this firsthand), nasal congestion, and can even help clear up cuts and diaper rash!

 

[Gorgomorgo]

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Originally Posted by christinahudler

Exactly. As a breastfeeding mother who consistently uses her own breastmilk in baking (anyone eating it knows that it's in there...usually just my family) I don't see the issue with people thinking this is gross. It's just like anything else, if you don't like it then don't eat it. But when it comes to "gross" this isn't. If it weren't for breastmilk our species wouldn't exist. It's proven to be extremely great for our young despite the mass usage of formula in this country (the US). I'm a huge breastfeeding advocate and spend lots of free time fighting for the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Because of that I think there's absolutely nothing wrong with drinking the milk *of your own species* as long as you know it's in what you're eating and the person is using it willingly. Human using human breastmilk is, in my opinion, anything but gross...it's the only milk there is that is what we are biologically made to ingest.

Hmm...I guess I hadn't really thought of it that way.

 

[Gorgomorgo]

Bump for discussion.

 

[Gorgomorgo]

B-b-b-b-breast bump.

 

[vegkid]

Dude, sometimes threads go for days without reply... be patient.

 

[kazyeeqen]

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Originally Posted by Gorgomorgo

Bump for discussion.

What's there to talk about? It's a stupid, impractical idea.

Just let go of milk, it's not that great.

 

[christinahudler]

As much as I'm all for breastmilk consumption at any age, I agree its impractical. One reason being that many people wouldn't even consider trying it despite known health benefits. The second, and my biggest concern, it could never happen on a mass scale. Women would have to be treated as dairy cows are and if we don't want cows treated that way we certainly wouldn't want it for humans either! If someone wants to use breastmilk in cooking and whatnot I'm all for it, but mass production is impractical. Especially when those moms giving their milk for this could instead be donating the milk to mothers who have problems nursing...breastmilk is far more important for babies than it is making breastmilk foods for adults.

 

[kazyeeqen]

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Originally Posted by christinahudler

Especially when those moms giving their milk for this could instead be donating the milk to mothers who have problems nursing...breastmilk is far more important for babies than it is making breastmilk foods for adults.

For real. Same reason to donate blood to help people, instead of selling it to entrepreneurs to make into sausages or whatever.

I just grossed myself out.

 

[LedBoots]

There are breast milk donors on the US; premies do much better on breast milk than on animal or soy milk so sometimes they are fed donated milk.

I read somewhere about Howard Hughes drinking breast milk as an adult, I think? Some crazy millionaire did. Too lazy to Google.

 

[christinahudler]

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Originally Posted by LedBoots

There are breast milk donors on the US; premies do much better on breast milk than on animal or soy milk so sometimes they are fed donated milk.

I read somewhere about Howard Hughes drinking breast milk as an adult, I think? Some crazy millionaire did. Too lazy to Google.

Yup there are some great organizations specifically for breastmilk donation. The main two being "eats on feets" and "human milk 4 human babies"

 

[Gorgomorgo]

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Originally Posted by vegkid

Dude, sometimes threads go for days without reply... be patient.

Fair enough. :]

 

[Gorgomorgo]

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Originally Posted by christinahudler

Yup there are some great organizations specifically for breastmilk donation. The main two being "eats on feets" and "human milk 4 human babies"

Hmmm...one wonders how you know so much about breastmilk donation.

 

[christinahudler]

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Originally Posted by Gorgomorgo

Hmmm...one wonders how you know so much about breastmilk donation.

Heh. I used donated milk with my daughter when I had terrible supply issues. I also have friends who wet nurse for each other (breastfeed each other's babies)