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Can men lactate?


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Males of different mammalian species have the potential to lactate, men may not have full-fledged breasts but they can lactate!

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You can achieve some kind of breakthrough now. Take the plunge and break the ice. Others will agree to all, or nearly all, your terms.

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Yes, men can lactate and there are several documented incidents where men breastfed their babies when their wives could not.

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Yes, it very rare cases men can lactate. They have to have the glands and hormones necessary to accomplish it though. ChaCha

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Men have all the necessary equipment to produce milk, and it can happen. If prolactin levels remain high, milk can flow.

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In short, men may not have full-fledged breasts but they certainly can lactate, under extreme circumstances. ChaCha!

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Some men, can undergo breast development and lactate under special conditions. ChaCha On!

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Scientific research show that men can lactate. It is not enough to keep a baby nourished though. Thanks for ChaCha-ing.

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We've known for some time that many male mammals, including some men, can lactate under special conditions. ChaCha!

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