Moms Talk: Is it Safe to Share Breast Milk?
Patch's Mom Council weighs in on the idea of feeding infants breast milk from another woman.
Mothers are using social media sites, such as the Facebook page Human Milk 4 Human Babies—Minnesota, to find or share their breast milk with other mothers. While the FDA issued a warning against mothers sharing milk via the Internet—stating that the milk was likely not screened properly for diseases and contamination or properly collected and stored—many mothers do so anyway. Many times those who seek breast milk from others believe in its great benefits, but are unable to breast-feed or produce enough milk to sustain their baby. Patch asked its Moms Council to weigh in on whether or not it was safe in their eyes to share breast milk with other mothers: Sarah Schweitzer, Richfield/Edina "As an expectant mom, I understand the benefits of …
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Kim
6:32 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Kimberly In my case ive actually consulted a lactation expert. He is helping me with my milk supply. Meanwhile searched and tested a mother who has a baby the same weeks as mine.and is being fpllowed up for a strict diet And basicly carefully made my decision to take donated breasrmilk. My baby is now 2 months. And im gonma start giving him my breastmilk...formula is good buy everyone has a right… more ›