Yes, this is most certainly part of the problem and it exposes a serious flaw in LLLI's policy on donor milk. LLLIs policy prohibits LLLLs from mentioning milk sharing to mothers. It is very well accepted that it is unethical for health workers (and internationally volunteer breastfeeding counsellors are considered to be health workers) to withhold relevant information from individuals. LLLIs policy breaches the ethical principles of veracity and autonomy- most unfortunate really. It places leaders in an invidious position. It means that when presented with a situation in which donor milk could be an option they can either follow LLLI's policy and act unethically or they can act ethically and present the mother with information and breach LLLI's policy. No one wins here!
Karleen Gribble
Australia
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> I think part of the problem is the issue of milk sharing, but I believe people can separate repsonsibilities as he has said he could do.  If you want to read more about him I suggest his blog.  It is great!  http://www.milkjunkies.net/, on his blog he has posted the letters and in the comments is some more information from LLLC.
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> Sandra Jean Taylor
> WIC Nutritionist/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Team Leader
> Albuquerque, NM
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