We had a similar situation but the surrogate mother actually breastfed in the hospital and than pumped and shipped milk for about 3 months I believe. It was interesting because both moms were there in the hospital room together. Holly McSpadden, IBCLC ------Original Message------ From: Jessica Claire Sender: Lactation Information and Discussion To: [log in to unmask] ReplyTo: Lactation Information and Discussion Subject: Seeking information about surrogacy/pumping Sent: Feb 19, 2010 9:08 PM Does anyone have information about surrogates pumping for the baby they give birth to? Induced lactation will not be an option due to prior breast cancer in the bio mother. I doubt wet-nursing will appeal to the bio parents, but I will mention it. I suppose the process would be similar to expressing/pumping for a baby in the nicu, but (if all goes well) the infant will be full-term and healthy. Hand expression would be best for collection of colostrum, right? Any information or wisdom appreciated!!! Jessica Claire LLLL in Los Angeles *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome