Lots of women leak colostrum or clear fluid from their nipples when theyre pregnant. Its not exactly the same stuff youll produce when youre breastfeeding, but it is your breasts way of priming the pump (so to speak). As long as you and your breasts are enjoying it, your husband can, too.

Is mother milk good for husband?

Its fine to offer him a taste. If he wants to suckle, though, make sure that you, he, and/or the baby dont have a communicable virus or infection such as thrush or herpes that can pass easily among the three of you. Remarkably, the immunological properties of breast milk benefit humans at any age.

Can you survive on breast milk?

Its absolutely safe, says ob-gyn Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Since its coming from your own body, she says, the bacteria thats in the fluid is completely okay for you to consume.

What does a womans breast milk taste like?

Breast milk tastes like milk, but probably a different kind than the store-bought one youre used to. The most popular description is “heavily sweetened almond milk.” The flavor is affected by what each mom eats and the time of day. Heres what some moms, whove tasted it, also say it tastes like: cucumbers.