Thank you so much for your response. It will help guide me in the future.

On Nov 7, 2017 12:51 AM, "Rachelle Markham" <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> I have worked with many surrogates, who at the intended parents request,
> pumped for a predetermined amount of time.
>
> The families I’ve worked with have pumping  written into their contract,
> I’ve seen time frames of providing milk for a few days, to two weeks or the
> first month, etc. One client pumped 6mo for her surrogate babe/family, and
> another few additional months to donate to a local mom & babe.
>
> A few families have asked the surrogate if they were willing to nurse the
> first few feedings until the surrogates milk production increased to make
> pumping easier.
>
> It is a wonderful gift (usually the pumping person is financially
> compensated for their time, not usually a free gift) when the surrogate and
> intended parents are both wanting & willing  to provide human milk.
>
> Rachelle Markham, IBCLC
> San Diego, California, USA
>
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