Hello ladies, I have a question about donor milk. In my community (Seattle) many moms opt to use donor milk over formula when their babies need extra food. We always discuss the risks and benefits and talk about questions the mama needs to ask the donor, and I always recommend going through a health care provider. Nonetheless many mamas are getting milk from girlfriends and colleagues. 
A client has very low supply as a result of an undiagnosed untreated lip and tongue tie. I saw them first at three weeks and both were released brilliantly at four weeks. Baby went from transferring 12 ml to transferring 20 ml, however mom's supply is still very low so we discussed domperidone and pumping more frequently.
A friend is willing to donate 6 ounces of milk a day -- she is nursing a two year old. The doctor who did the TT release said she was concerned there wasn't enough protein in two year old milk and recommended either milk from a younger baby or formula. I feel human milk is always preferable to formula, but I'm concerned about the nutritional balance. What are your thoughts?
thank you!
Betsy
Betsy Hoffmeister, IBCLC, LLLL
West Seattle, WA
Betsy's Baby Services

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