Kim Ann Lorber <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> > "I just don't see how it can possibly be valid to assume, in the  absence
> > of considerably more research into the matter, that donor milk must  be so
> > far superior to formula that we should be going to any lengths to  provide
> > it instead."
>  
> I would also have to say "oh geez" to parts of this conversation that has
> been going on! How can we possibly think that modified COWS MILK is better
> for  HUMAN infants than donor HUMAN MILK??? (Yes, I am yelling!) Can't
> believe I have  gotten so worked up over something on Lactnet! What you
> seem to be asking for is like asking for research to prove breastfeeding
> is better than  formula. Again I say--  Why would modified COWS MILK be
> better for HUMAN infants than donor HUMAN MILK??? Would we also say
> MODIFIED HUMAN MILK is better for BABY COWS than DONOR COW MILK???
> questions?

For me, the key phrase is "going to any lengths".

 For individuals making decisions in this world (not an ideal world
where donor milk is free and plentiful), a number of factors come into
play. Fifteen to eighteen dollars buys a whole can of formula (maybe a
week's supply) (if no subsidy available), or a single feed of milk bank
milk (if no insurance reimbursement, which I gather is very heavily
restricted and only approved for limited time periods when available).
Parents with a healthy term infant who have none of their own breastmilk
available may do their sums and find that the cost of providing milk
bank milk to age 12 months would mean separation from a baby many months
earlier than would otherwise be the case. Or for some parents, it could
mean not being able to feed/shelter the rest of their family at all. 

Lara Hopkins

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