I have seen success with pre-adoption pumping. I encourage moms to start 
as soon as they know they are getting a baby, with 6-12 weeks as ideal. 
First mom starts pumping as often as she can for only one minute at a 
time to avoid nipple soreness. I encourage her to lubricate her nipple 
with a little oil or lansinoh. Since she is not yet making milk, it 
doesn't matter which lubricant she makes, as long as it does not 
irritate her nipples.
Once mom sees a drop of milk or starts to experience the increased 
stretchiness of the nipple that the hormones of lactation produce, she 
can start pumping a little longer, about 5 mins per session.

Generally, before the baby comes, moms are getting only drops of milk 
with pumping. But once that baby comes, breastfeeding with the Lact-aid 
brings in lots of milk. I've had several moms make 1/2 to 3/4 supplies 
with this method, and one make a full supply (she also bf her neice for 
comfort several years before). Moms who were infertile for hormonal 
reasons were less likely to get significant amounts of milk, but were 
still able to make some and enjoy the breastfeeding relationship.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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