Dear Lactnetters, An acquaintance is planning to adopt a baby that is *due* to be born in 2 weeks. She just began to consider BF. She would like to discuss this with a mom who has used the SNS to BF an adopted newborn. Does anyone know someone who might be interested in discussing her experience via e-mail? I'd like more info on when to start pumping, how often, which pump to use and what to expect for milk production? When will the milk start to flow? How much will she need to supplement and how often? Will she produce colostrum? Also any experience, advice and/or suggestions on facilitating the transition from birthmom to adoptive mom are welcomed. The adoptive mom prefers that the birth take place in the hospital while there is a good chance that the baby will be birthed at home with the possible presence of adoptive mom. (Birth mom has birthed 5 babies and is quite a distance from hospital.) It is also possible that the birth will happen and adoptive mother will be notified later (one day or even one week.) I will meet with both birth and adoptive mom for the first time this week. This is the first time I have worked from the side of the adoptive mom so this is a learning experience for me. I am encouraging her to BF and want to provide her with the best possible reasons and support for doing so. Sincerely, Lisa Boisvert-Mackenzie East Caroline Islands, Pacific Ocean [log in to unmask]