I'm working with a mom who is going to adopt a baby.  She has given birth and
nursed a previous baby who is now six years old.

She's just started the process and probably won't get a baby for about two
years.  She has a lot of questions.

When should she start pumping?  I would assume not until she knows she is
definitely getting the baby. But if she is lucky enough to get months of
advance warning, how late should she wait before starting?

Which pump is best?  I know the hospital-grade pumps are recommended, but what
about the electric pumps just below that grade, such as M-----'s L-----a? I
have heard of one mother who had success with that pump, but was that just
luck or will many mothers have success with that pump? Is there a difference
between performance in the major brands for this particular pump usage
situation?

Also, how does Reglan work?  While I can't recommend Reglan as an LLL Leader,
I would like to know for myself.  Which doctor prescribes it, the primary care
physician or the ob/gyn?  Are there any side effects, documented or anecdotal?
How long can a mom take it and when should she begin the treatment course?

The recent discussion on adoptive nursing has been helpful and I've been
following it closely.  If I could get answers to these last questions, I would
appreciate it.

Thanks for any help you can give me. The mom knows there is more to adoptive
nursing than just the breastmilk, but she would like to do everything she can
to produce as much breastmilk as possible so supplements can be kept to a
minimum.

Amy Shelton