I just received my first call from a Mom who is expecting her adoptive child
in three months and is looking for info with regards to breastfeeding her
adoptive child. She has given me permision to share this situation with you
all.

I am feeling overwhelmed by the lack of information on this subject and am
unsure how to proceed with this Mom. This is the first call I have had
dealing with this subject, I am sifting through the archives of lactnet and
hope that will help fill in my gaps...but was hoping that some of you wise
ones might have some information that would be helpful.

This woman has never been pregnant or lactated before and at this point is
exploring the  possibility of trying this. I have recommended she contact
our local LC who is away until the end of August, but in the meantime I do
not want to leaving her longing for information.

How would one proceed with this situation? I feel it would be helpful to
first explore her reasons for wanting to try this. If this is something she
does want to do, what are the necessary steps she needs to take? Are there
any good books on this subject?

I have copied Jack's article from his website and have a copy of LLL Nursing
Your Adopted Baby.

I think it would be very helpful if this women could speak with someone who
has been through this situation. If anyone knows of someone who would be
willing to share their experience's with her please let me know. She lives
in BC, Canada.

Thanks,

Jane Hedges
LLLeader and Breastfeeding Counsellor

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