Is breast feeding vegan?

Question

OK..This might sound a very stupid question but I really want to know this!!!!!!!! (And I'm not sure of the answer)

Because obviously vegan..eat NO animal products...
Human milk is an animal product..But it is MINE..and surly I have the choice to give it if I want to??

If you know the answer..could you give me reasons (and a source) to back it up?

Thank you?

Answer 1

As a human being, you can give consent for that. Not letting your baby drink breast milk would be like a vegan refusing to kiss someone because of the fear you would accidentally ingest his/her saliva - yes, it's still an animal product technically, but it's consensual.

Answer 2

I agree with ftmshk. Human breast milk is produced for human babies. If you don't breast feed then the alternative is a product derived from cows milk which is definitely not vegan or a soya based product. If you don't feed, then you are giving nature a slap in the face which wouldn't seem to fit into my perceived idea of being vegan.

I'm not a vegan but my understanding is that being vegan means not eating or wearing a product derived from or taken from an animal. Your breast milk is produced specifically in response to the fact that you have given birth so I can't see how breast feeding can possibly not be vegan.

Assuming that you are pregnant, I wish you luck with the impending arrival and hope that you derive as much pleasure from breast feeding as I did. Stop getting so hung up and enjoy your baby - you'll be finding plenty of other things to get hung up on so please just get on with giving your offspring the best start in life.

Answer 3

I would guess that it must be OK because i suppose the reasoning behind not eating milk as a vegan is that it is meant for the baby animals of which ever species that particular milk comes from. So surely your milk is meant for your baby. breast feeding is very good for a baby and is encouraged by all health professionals so if you can breast feed you should really.

Answer 4

For the baby no, but maybe the baby does not want to be vegan. Keep in mind any authority on healthy babies will tell you it is in the best interest to breastfeed a child for at least the first year. If this is about you.... if you have a choice breastfeed. It is the best choice (unless there are medical reasons not to including if you have to take certain medications or if you are a smoker).

Answer 5

Of course it is vegan.
No animal was harmed in any way to produce it, and it was not stolen from any baby animal.
Presumably you live a vegan lifestyle because you believe it is best for your body and/or your conscience.
Feeding your baby with your breast milk is best for your body and your concience, and you will know that you are giving your baby the best possible start in life.
Do it!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

Answer 6

Well, if you want to be "strictly vegan", NO. Human breast milk is an animal product, even if it is your own given of your own free will. But, if you want a healty baby maybe you can cheat a little...

Answer 7

Breast milk is natural and for a vegan the longer they can breast feed the better. Vegans dont deny natural nurturing, it is completely normal.

Answer 8

You may be a vegan but the milk you produce is tailor made specifically for your baby's brain development. You can't feed the baby vegetables at this stage. They can't digest them. The FDA even agrees, here is the site.

Answer 9

most female animals wether with 2 legs or 4 give of milk so how can u justify the difference between yourself & say a cat or cow or girafee etce we are all animals

Answer 10

You are right. It is a stupid question. Breastvfeeding is what your breasts were designed for. What difference does it make if it is "Vegan".