We have an interesting case and a BIG need for some advise.  Our patients
are .. A surrogate mother living in South Carolina and a  Mother living in
New York.  The mother has had a hysterectomy and is 50 years old, she has 2
other children and she has hired a surrogate for this pregnancy.  The
surrogate mother is planning to express her breast milk (here in South
Carolina)  and ship it weekly to the mother in New York.  Our question is
??? how?? Any advice will be appreciated.  The closest Milk Bank is in
Raleigh, North Carolina (4-5 hours away)  We want to know how she should
store, pack and ship this milk.  She is planning on doing this for the first
year of life.
What are the other options?  Could the mother possibly relactate?  We have
not met the New York mom or the surrogate yet, so we do not have their full
medical histories. The surrogate mom has been the one calling and making the
arrangements to meet with us and they also requested to meet with our social
worker.The New York mom is planning to be in Charleston tomorrow so we will
have more answers about them then after our appointment.  The surrogate
reports they are firm in the plan for her to pump for a year and ship
weekly.  The baby is due in December.

Ok wise ones, we would really appreciate any advice or experience with this
kind of situation

Pam Price
Community Education Coordinator
Women's and Children's Services
Trident Health System
Phone 843-824-5013
Fax 843-797-4692
e-mail [log in to unmask]

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