I have been approached by a foster mother to help her latch her new foster twins.  This mother has already induced lactation and is pumping 2-3 times/day.  I'm not sure if foster mom's are allowed to breastfeed?? Does anyone have experience with this?  I have not called social services as I do not want her to get in trouble.

She says she is going to be adopting them, but I have no proof of that.  I do know the biological mother will never have custody, but she is involved "a little" and has visitation rights.   As of right now, the state/county has custody of these twins. Just a little history--this mom has 7 children--3 of her own, 4 adopted, but she only breastfed her 3 biological children.

Thanks in advance!
Senecca Kirkhart, CPNP
Rural Virginia

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