While I agree with Catherine in theory, I think the reality is different.
For me, I knew that with a csection and GD, my baby would likely need
milk before I was out of recovery and the little bit of nursing we did
on the OR would likely not handle that need. So I simply brought in
frozen milk from a friend. I had known her some time, and knew her milk
was fine. Sure enough, about 45 minutes after birth, Janene's numbers
indicated something was needed, so my husband used a syringe to feed her
the milk. I arrived about 30 minutes later and her numbers were fine
after that and nothing else was needed. However, that 8 ounces we had
with us in the hospital was such a gift, and we still call my friend
Janene's milk mommy.
A few months later I was in Chicago visiting a friend and left a
sleeping 4 month old Janene with my lactating friend while Lexie and I
ran to the store. Janene woke up about 10 minutes after I left (best
laid plans of mice and men) and my friend nursed her for a short time,
until her 9 month old turned shades of green. Janene was OK until I got
home less than an hour later. I was glad my friend could offer my child
that comfort (of course, we had discussed the ahead of time and she had
my approval.
I think more moms do this than we know. I don't think it's discussed
often.
Joylyn
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC wrote:
> Hi Kika,
> I'm so sorry you lost your little Javier. It must have been
> heartbreaking all over again to throw away the milk you had pumped for
> him.
>
> In the US, if one woman wants to make a "casual" donation of breastmilk
> to another, they are supposed to get a physician involved to test the
> donor mother's blood for HIV, HTLV, Hepatitis (forget which ones) and
> sometimes CMV, esp if the recipient is a premie. If all the tests come
> back negative, the milk can be given to the recipient.
> Some mothers in insular communities (such as Orthodox Jewish women who
> attend the same temple) pass around milk to mothers who need it without
> testing. They feel that the behaviour rules in their community protect
> them from these viruses. That may or may not be true. As IBCLC's we
> have the obligation to educate mothers as to the potential risks, and
> make recommendations for safe practices..
>
> The rules might be different in Spain...
> Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC NYC
>
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