It is known that breastfeeding women are less or not fertile, depending on how often the feedings take place. What about men who nurse a child? Does this also affect their fertility?
Asker: Helle, 47 years old
Answer
As far as I know, I don’t know a single (genetic and fertile) man who has working breasts. In my opinion, suckling children is also a task that only women can perform. However, men can bottle feed their children. Whether this can have positive effects on fertility in addition to building a strong emotional bond with your child, I could not say.
Answered by
Ann Geens
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