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Old 01-10-2006, 10:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Is it possible for an adoptive mom to breastfeed her baby ?
A close friend is going to be adopting in May - she would like to breastfeed her baby - is it possible ? Anyone know....


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Old 01-10-2006, 10:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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totally possible.

tell her to go here:

http://fourfriends.com/abrw/

lots of info and message boards
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Old 01-10-2006, 11:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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YES!

Every adoptive mom I've known IRL has breastfed at least part way. They each had different situations, ages of themselves and their children & wether or not they had nursed before and all were able to do it. It can be done!

That's a fabulous link BTW!

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Absolutely and good for her to consider it! Tell her to contact LLL and a lactation consultant, rent a good pump and visit that link above often!

Let us know how she does!
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Old 01-10-2006, 11:54 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure that Kerri here on the boards has/does. She's offered some other mamas some great breastfeeding information as well.
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Yes. I went to that site and I was able to get a tiny bit of milk for M. Mostly she just comfort nursed as I didn't start preparing until after she came home. It was great for bonding.

If she's adopting in May, she'll do good to get a start on it now. GL to her and I hope her adoption goes very smoothly!
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She might also like to join the Adoptive Breastfeeding yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/abreastfed/
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Old 01-11-2006, 12:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
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yes it is. I would recommend one of the sites listed. A good hospital grade pump, some herbs and a sns and it is very possible from what I have heard.
Wishing her luck!
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Absolutely! She can contact me, and post at the fourfriends site listed. I've done it with all my kids and am a LLL leader and doula, so can offer info from both sides if she's interested. She has lots of options.

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Thanks for the info Mamas. I will pass it on to her. Kerri - I'll speak to her and is it possible for her to email you if she need more information ? (she's not a member here and this will be her first baby)


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