Breastfeeding my husband brought us closer, made him healthier — Mother of 3
A mother of three children has revealed that she breastfeeds her husband. She claims it has not only made them closer, but is also good for his health.
Rachel Bailey, 30, is married to Alexander, also 30. Since Alexander started breastfeeding in 2017, the couple haven’t looked back.
Also, Rachel said Alexander hasn’t had a cold in two years and has since gotten plenty of compliments on his skin.
Alexander initially began drinking Rachel’s breastmilk to help her when she was over-lactating while nursing their children.
‘When my middle child, Aria, now six, was breastfeeding, I went away on a cruise with Alexander,’ she explained.
‘However, I forgot my breast pump and was badly engorged for two days.
‘I was in so much pain and I was scared about getting an infection, so we decided that my husband was going to try drinking the milk to relieve me.
‘We were nervous about the idea of him breastfeeding from me but as soon as we did it, we realized it was perfectly fine.’
Rachel said it was ‘an instant relief when Alexander latched on’.
‘On top of that, it has also created a more special bond between us which we never would have had if we didn’t start this,’ she added.
When she was producing the most milk shortly after giving birth, he was drinking her milk ‘three to four times a day’.
‘I love breastfeeding him as it allows us to spend quality time together. It’s definitely brought us closer as a couple,’ Rachel explained.
She would breastfeed her husband at breakfast, lunch and dinner, but as she is now producing less milk, she is only breastfeeding him at night.
However, the mother also stressed that her children are priority. And she has always made sure that her babies are fed first before Alexander finishes the remaining milk.
And, they live in the United States of America. MailOnline
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