Yes, sometimes the surrogate does provide breastmilk for the baby, just as birth mothers sometimes do in adoptions.  Every situation is different sometimes the surrogate is a family member and will continue to have a connection  baby.  Personal choice as to if, how long and how.

Cordelia Merritt. RN BSN IBCLC
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> On Nov 6, 2017, at 9:01 PM, LACTNET automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Subject: Tricky question re . surrogate
> 
> Can/should the surrogate who carries the child for a couple (donated egg
> and sperm), breastfeed/provide milk for that child?
> I just can't wrap my brain around it.
> It hasn't come up in my practice, but med. student came up with the
> question.
> Thank you.

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