Adoptive Breastfeeding

I have worked with several moms who induced lactation - some mothers who adopt and some RElactate when they have lost their milk supply for whatever reason.

Breastmilk production is obtained by following a specific protocol. You cannot just simply put a baby to the breast and milk magically appear. The protocal was developed by Lenore Goldfarb in cooperation with Dr. Jack Newman. It is called the Newman-Goldfarb Protocol.

If you need a support system while you go through the steps, I am here for you.

For more information on these protocols visit the Ask Lenore website. Lenore Goldfarb is a lactation educator, IBCLC AND she produced breastmilk with her own adopted child in 1999.

Inducing lactation can be a difficult task but it will have both emotional and health benefits for you and your child. I say "Go for it".

Here are some herbs you might choose to take to help induction of breastmilk:

And here are some supplementers to help baby suckle at the breast while being supplemented with some formula.

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