Women beware! Breastfeeding is not only a woman's domain.
ragt20
11-02-2002, 12:47 PM
Bloemfontein - Women beware! Breastfeeding is not only a woman's domain.
Dr Johann Viljoen, an specialist physician at the Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic, says that although breastfeeding among men has never been described in any medical literature, it is rare - but definitely possible.
"Men are able to breastfeed or produce breast milk for three reasons. A prolactin-producing adenoma or brain tumour can result in the secretion of the prolactin hormone, which triggers the production of breast milk.
"Men who jog and whose T-shirts constantly rub against the nipples, frequently complain that they produce breast-milk.
Unnaturally high stress levels also can cause the production of breast milk. Certain psychiatric medicines prescribed in the treatment of anxiety, can stimulate the prolactin hormone that produces breast milk.
Viljoen says stress is probably the reason a Sri Lankan man was able to breastfeed his twins.
Nourishing his twins
The man's wife died in childbirth. This and the country's heat, or a prolactin adenoma, most likely caused his stress levels to rocket.
"Apart from his stress level, the babies' suckling also stimulates the man's breasts, which then results in the production of breast milk. He definitely will be able to produce enough milk to nourish his twins."
Viljoen says one of the riddles is the deficiency of the oxitocin hormone in a man's body. Oxitocin is found only in women's bodies and triggers the flow of milk. It appears the male body can trigger a flow of milk without oxytocin.
all I gotta say is Moss! :D :D :devil: :devil:
Dr Johann Viljoen, an specialist physician at the Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic, says that although breastfeeding among men has never been described in any medical literature, it is rare - but definitely possible.
"Men are able to breastfeed or produce breast milk for three reasons. A prolactin-producing adenoma or brain tumour can result in the secretion of the prolactin hormone, which triggers the production of breast milk.
"Men who jog and whose T-shirts constantly rub against the nipples, frequently complain that they produce breast-milk.
Unnaturally high stress levels also can cause the production of breast milk. Certain psychiatric medicines prescribed in the treatment of anxiety, can stimulate the prolactin hormone that produces breast milk.
Viljoen says stress is probably the reason a Sri Lankan man was able to breastfeed his twins.
Nourishing his twins
The man's wife died in childbirth. This and the country's heat, or a prolactin adenoma, most likely caused his stress levels to rocket.
"Apart from his stress level, the babies' suckling also stimulates the man's breasts, which then results in the production of breast milk. He definitely will be able to produce enough milk to nourish his twins."
Viljoen says one of the riddles is the deficiency of the oxitocin hormone in a man's body. Oxitocin is found only in women's bodies and triggers the flow of milk. It appears the male body can trigger a flow of milk without oxytocin.
all I gotta say is Moss! :D :D :devil: :devil:
taranaki
11-02-2002, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by ragt20
all I gotta say is Moss! :D :D :devil: :devil:
That's a bit harsh on a fellow member.I'd better stop laughing sometime today:D :D :D
all I gotta say is Moss! :D :D :devil: :devil:
That's a bit harsh on a fellow member.I'd better stop laughing sometime today:D :D :D
freakray
11-02-2002, 02:25 PM
Bloemfontein......South Africa.....why doesn't that surprise me, like there is nothing better to do......
Instead of worrying about why men can produce milk, Viljoen should worry about the 25% of the population with AIDS!!!
BTW.....translated from Afrikaans, Bloemfontein means 'the fountain of flowers'
Instead of worrying about why men can produce milk, Viljoen should worry about the 25% of the population with AIDS!!!
BTW.....translated from Afrikaans, Bloemfontein means 'the fountain of flowers'
YogsVR4
11-02-2002, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by taranaki
That's a bit harsh on a fellow member.I'd better stop laughing sometime today:D :D :D
Big Meanie ;) :D
That's a bit harsh on a fellow member.I'd better stop laughing sometime today:D :D :D
Big Meanie ;) :D
Oz
11-02-2002, 07:47 PM
That is so messed up. I want a scientist to disprove this, so we still have an excuse not to get up in the middle of the freakin' night.
primera man
11-03-2002, 06:41 AM
Its a strange world we live in:bloated: :bloated: ....i hate to think whats next
Ssom
11-03-2002, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by ragt20
all I gotta say is Moss ownz j00! :D :D :devil: :devil:
thank you :D
all I gotta say is Moss ownz j00! :D :D :devil: :devil:
thank you :D
nubiannupe
11-04-2002, 10:07 AM
All I gotta say is that men breastfeeding is just plain WRONG!! Next thing you know, men are gonna be banned from walking around in public with no shirts on...
(then again, there's SOME guys that need that ban right NOW!!):finger:
(then again, there's SOME guys that need that ban right NOW!!):finger:
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