Would you feed your baby someone else's BM?

[Anonymous]

One more vote that it's an incredibly generous offer, and yes, I would absolutely feed my baby the milk of a friend. It's not remotely gross or weird in my opinion. Also, bless you to the poster(s) who have donated their extra milk. I never had a superabundant supply and considered asking around for donated milk when I went back to work and was concerned I wasn't pumping enough. I know how time-consuming and inconvenient pumping is, so I think it's great that these women are willing to help others out.

[Anonymous]

Out of curiosity, has anyone ever spoken to a doctor who recommended using someone else's breast milk in lieu of formula? Although I know that some people use other people's breast milk, I have never heard of a medical professional who discussed that as an option. I have only ever heard of formula being recommended. I would definitely discuss with my doctor about whether it was safe.

[Anonymous]

Medical professionals would not recommend it soley b/c they dont want to be liable if any sort of contagious disease is transmitted. Remember, Doctors these days have to suggest what is safest for them as well. All doctors will tell you that BM is superior to Formula for infants physical and mental health.

I would definitely allow someone else to BF my infant and I would take a friends BM if needed, after I had a very direct conversation with them about their HIV, HEP, RX and overall health status. If they were fully healthy than I would feel fine "wet nursing" our little ones.

This is done all over the globe and I know some LLL members in another state who nurse one another's kids when babysitting... talk about hooking a sister up, no pumping, bottles, concern about rushing back to pick up DC, just let friend nurse them!