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A member asked:
My elder sister is on breastfeeding. can her husband drink her milk? will it affect to her baby if she is feeding them?
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Unusual practice: This is an unusual practice. Technically, it shouldn't affect the baby except that baby may not get enough breast milk.
Answered 10/11/2016
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