I have a phone client who is adopting a baby and she is in the process of
bringing in a milk supply. Her baby will have to be in a foster home for 5
weeks before coming "home."

The foster mother was told yesterday by a "lactation consultant" that the
milk of the adoptive mother will be of low quality and would compromise the
baby's health. Now the foster mother is refusing to allow the adoptive
mother to feed the baby at the breast during the 5 week period.

What I am asking for is something from a Ped. that, hopefully, will carry
more weight than a statement from a "LC."  [I am anxious to hear the name
of this person, who I suspect is not an LC.]

Or if one of you breastfed an adopted baby and your Ped was in agreement
with your doing so, that might help too. Ruth L does cover this topic and I
will share this information with the mother.

The adoptive mother knows that it is likely that she will have to
supplement with formula, so quantity will be an issue, but not quality.

I appreciate any help that you can give us.

Pat Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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