Is it Haram to breastfeed someone else's child?

Although breastfeeding someone else's child is permissible in Islam, women who become milk mothers need to understand the effects in Shariah law, especially if they have established milk kinship with the infants.

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Is it OK to breastfeed someone else's baby?

The AAP doesn't recommend the practice because of the potential for passing infection from the nursing woman to the baby. Again, keep in mind that a person can pass along an infection without being aware that they're infected.

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Can you breastfeed a child that isn't yours?

Yes, you can breastfeed a baby to whom you did not give birth. In fact, breastfeeding an adopted baby is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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What is the rule of milk siblings in Islam?

Children who have been regularly breastfed (three to five or more times) by the same woman are considered “milk-siblings” and are prohibited from marrying each other. It is forbidden for a man to marry his milk mother (wet nurse) or for a woman to marry her milk mother's husband.

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Can a woman breastfeed her grandchild?

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed your grandchild. It helps babies grow and develop, feel safe and secure, and stay healthy.

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If I breastfeed a baby girl would she became mahram for my husband

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Is it OK for my wife to breastfeed me?

Generally speaking, breastfeeding your husband or partner is OK. It's not perverted or wrong if you want the person you are intimate with to breastfeed, or if they ask to try breastfeeding or taste your breast milk.

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Can a 65 year old woman breast feed?

“So, grandmothers can still produce breast milk and breastfeed babies, irrespective of their age. If the breast milk starts to flow, they have to be taking a lot of fluids. “Once the grandmother is well-nourished and properly fed, the breast milk will still be of high quality.”

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How many years a baby can drink mother milk in Islam?

Abstract. PIP: Islamic law requires mothers to breast feed their children for 2 years. the father must assist the mother in breast feeding the children by providing her with food and clothing. If the father dies or does not live at home, the heir must support the mother thereby allowing her to breast feed her infants.

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Can half brother and sister marry in Islam?

Seven relations are prohibited because of consanguinity, i.e. kinship or relationship by blood, viz. mothers, daughters, sisters, paternal aunts, maternal aunts, and nieces (whether sister's or brother's daughters). In this case, no distinction is made between full and half relations, both being equally prohibited.

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What is dry nursing?

dry nurse. noun. : a woman who takes care of but does not breastfeed another woman's baby.

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Why do I still have milk in my breast after 6 years?

Galactorrhea is a condition where your breasts leak milk. The main sign of galactorrhea is when it happens in people who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding. It's caused by stimulation, medication or a pituitary gland disorder.

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Has a man ever breastfed a baby?

The answer is yes! Although rare, there are historical records of men breastfeeding their infants, usually when the mother was unable to because of illness or death. One of the earliest mentions comes from the Talmud, which describes a man who nursed his infant after his wife's death during childbirth.

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Can I breastfeed both my baby and husband?

Doctors suggest feeding the baby first, and you may reserve one side for husband and other for the baby. Some women would like to breastfeed to husband to avoid wasting the milk, while some concern about whether such an act will affect the baby's psyche health.

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Can I breastfeed my nephew?

Yes you can breastfeed your nephew if he is hungry.

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How long can a woman be a wet nurse?

Normally, without suckling, milk production ceases 14 to 21 days after birth. PRL- mediated milk production and secretion, however, may continue as long as the breasts are stimulated, as evidenced by the ability of wet-nursing for many years (16).

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Is it halal to marry your cousin?

Answering a 2012 audience question, the popular Islamic preacher Zakir Naik noted that the Quran does not forbid cousin marriage but quotes Dr. Ahmed Sakr as saying that there is a hadith of Muhammad that says: "Do not marry generation after generation among first cousins".

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Do I have to tell my wife about my 2nd wife in Islam?

Answer. Praise be to Allah. It is not obligatory for the husband to tell the second wife that he is already married and this does not affect the validity of his marriage to her. So long as the marriage contract fulfilled the necessary requirements and conditions, then it is valid.

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What are the 4 reasons to marry in Islam?

A woman is married for four reasons: her property, her status, her beauty, and her religion; so choose according to religion. As for Mu'awiyah, then he is a poor man without any wealth (and cannot provide for you), and as for Abu Al-Jahm, he frequently beats women; rather, you should choose Usama.

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Is it Haram to breastfeed in public?

​Nursing in public would be permissible, with ​two considerations: (1) she must remain covered, by Islamic standards​–​which is possible by using appropriate coverings; (2) she should choose a place that, in her societal context, is appropriate and dignified, whenever possible.

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What is the 40 day rule after birth in Islam?

For Muslims the period of postnatal seclusion traditionally lasts 40 days. The religious rituals are performed on the 40th day and these include shaving the child's head, as a vaginal birth is considered unclean. This act permits, what is considered, the growth of 'new' and 'clean' hair [33].

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What is the reward for breastfeeding in Islam?

The mother receives the reward of a good deed for every single drop she gives her child. Islamic precepts on lactation influenced Arabian medicine. Avicenna's view that children should be breastfed for 2 years was approvingly quoted by European physicians in the 17th century.

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Can woman produce milk if not pregnant?

Can you lactate when you're not pregnant? Yes, it's possible to lactate if you're not pregnant. Inducing lactation is a complex process that usually involves using hormone-mimicking drugs for several months to produce milk. The second part of lactation is expressing the milk through your nipple.

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Can an 80 year old woman produce breast milk?

A woman who is postmenopausal can still produce milk. Reproductive organs are not necessary to make milk, so long as a mother has a functioning pituitary gland. A woman on hormone replacement therapy may decide to adjust her medications when inducing lactation.

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