Question of the Week
Q: Is it safe to swallow breast milk?
For healthy adults in a healthy nursing relationship — yes. Here's the full picture.
Q: How do I explain ANR to a new partner?
A few months in and wondering how to bring up ANR without it being weird. Here's how to have the conversation.
Q: My milk supply dropped suddenly. What happened?
A sudden supply drop is alarming but usually recoverable. Here's how to work out what caused it and what to do.
Q: I get aroused during nursing sessions. Is that normal?
Arousal during nursing is more common than anyone admits — and it makes complete physiological sense. Here's why.
Q: Can I nurse with nipple piercings?
Nipple piercings and ANR are compatible — with a few practical things to know. Here's what actually matters.
Q: Can I still do ANR with breast implants?
Breast implants don't usually prevent ANR or lactation — but the surgery details matter. Here's what you need to know.
Q: I'm producing milk but my partner has lost their latch. Help!
You've worked hard to reach milk production and now latch isn't working. Here's why it happens and how to fix it.
Q: Should we tell anyone about our ANR relationship?
Your ANR is yours to share or keep private. Here's how to think about the decision — and what to expect if you do.
Q: We had to take a break from ANR. How do we start again?
Good news: the second time is almost always easier. Here's how to restart your ANR after time away.
Q: Is it normal for one breast to produce more than the other?
Uneven milk production is completely normal. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.