Breastfeeding Nephew: Heroic or Demonic?

Imagine giving birth to your first child, but due to complications, you’re unable to meet your baby right away. That’s the unfortunate reality for one woman, who is currently unconscious in the hospital. Thankfully, her sister has stepped in to help care for the newborn, even going as far as breastfeeding him. However, not everyone is thrilled with this decision, especially the baby’s grandmother.

Sister’s Unfortunate Situation

A Helping Hand

Moving In For Support

Pumping Challenges

Family Approval

Grandma’s Outrage

BIL Defends His Sister-in-Law

MIL Gets the Boot

Self-Doubt Creeps In

A Controversial Act of Love?

This woman’s selfless act of breastfeeding her sister’s baby while she’s unconscious in the hospital has sparked a heated debate within the family. While her husband and brother-in-law support her decision, the baby’s grandmother is outraged, calling her ‘disgusting’ and ‘demonic.’ Now, the woman is left questioning whether she’s done the right thing. Let’s dive into some of the internet’s reactions to this emotional story.

Respecting the father’s decision – NTA comment section

Wet nursing: an ancient practice or just plain weird?

Supportive comment, encouraging the OP to ignore MIL’s opinion. ❤️

Breastfeeding nephew is NTA, providing food and immunity. Historical practice.

Questioning the ethics of a husband being sister’s doctor

User calls out the implausibility of the story.

Supportive comment receives no replies in breastfeeding debate.

Breastfeeding nephew: NTA, but prepare for sister’s reaction

Supportive comment, empathizing with the situation. Heart emoji.

Doubts raised about legitimacy of story. Unlikely scenario.

Breastfeeding debate: Commenter defends use of wet nurses in history ‍

Defending breastfeeding nephew, calling out stigma.

Defending a breastfeeding aunt against a judgmental grandmother.

Savage comeback! Shut down breastfeeding shamer with wet nurse reference!

Wet nurses were once common. Breastfeeding nephew not demonic. NTA.

Helpful advice on breast pump for sister’s milk supply.

Breastfeeding sister’s baby may cause bonding issues and formula reliance. MIL=TA.

Bottle feeding is an option. YTA for selfish reasons

Breastfeeding without consent is not okay. YTA

Feeding nephew breast milk instead of formula, sister’s reaction unclear. ESH.

Breastfeeding nephew without SIL’s consent: YTA, took away bonding opportunity

Normalize breastfeeding, even if it’s not your own child.

Breastfeeding nephew? YTA. Creating inappropriate physical bond with child.

Trust the doctor, MIL! NTA for breastfeeding nephew.

Wet nurse debate settled: NTA if BIL is okay

Breastfeeding creates milk siblings in Arabic countries, NTA

Breastfeeding sister’s baby without consent? YTA according to comment.

Breastfeeding nephew sparks NTA comment. Wet nurses historically common.

Breastfeeding someone else’s child is not uncommon. NTA.

Breastfeeding family members: common or controversial?

Defending breastfeeding nephew as not inhumane. NTA wins.

Supportive friend shares milk, prioritizes baby’s health.

Breastfeeding dilemma in a difficult situation. NTA, but emotions involved.

Breastfeeding nephew saved my life. OP is amazing!

Supportive comment about breastfeeding nephew amidst MIL drama

A questionable situation involving a doctor and breastfeeding his patient’s baby.

Urgent need for lactation consultant and unbiased medical advice.

Breastfeeding sister’s baby while she’s unconscious? Unintentional a-hole move. YTA.

Breastfeeding nephew to help sick sister. Heroic act.

Doubting the truth but giving benefit of doubt.

Breastfeeding directly is best, sister’s MIL is misinformed ❤️

Aunt’s breastfeeding: NTA, but old woman’s crazy

Defending breastfeeding over cow milk, NTA verdict.

Breastfeeding a foster baby in need, NTA, grandma is TA

Breastfeeding through generations: NTA comment celebrates natural act.

Breastfeeding nephew to keep him healthy. Don’t mind the haters!

Breastfeeding nephew causes family tension. Complicated situation.

Ethical concerns arise over doctor’s use of wife’s breast milk

Questioning ethical boundaries in husband-wife doctor-patient relationship

Don’t forget the human element in this breastfeeding debate

Questioning husband’s role as doctor in breastfeeding controversy

Doctor treating sister raises ethical concerns. Lack of options?

Breastfeeding someone else’s child without permission is YTA

Doubts raised about the authenticity of the post.

Supportive comment about breastfeeding situation and offering personal experience

Supportive comment defends sister’s right to cope with trauma

Breastfeeding sister’s baby without consent can cause emotional burden

Breastfeeding nephew without permission: ESH, mother-in-law sucks ‍♀️

Donor milk from banks is a better option. YTA.

Supportive comment receives no backlash.

Breastfeeding nephew with parent’s consent is NTA. MIL’s wrong behavior.

Heartwarming comment, shows support for breastfeeding in public

Breastfeeding is natural and beautiful. Nephew gets the best nutrition.

A heartwarming comment about a heroic auntie. ❤

Donating breast milk is a beautiful act of kindness

Keeping options open for sister’s baby, NTA

Breastfeeding nephew is noble. MIL should apologize. Convenient and important.

Breastfeeding nephew saves baby’s life. Commenter not the a-hole.

Aunt helps struggling sister by breastfeeding nephew. NTA

Empowering comment supporting breastfeeding,

Supportive comment defends wet nursing and shuts down criticism.

Wet nurse during time of need, NTA deserves apology