Thank you so much for your response. It will help guide me in the future. On Nov 7, 2017 12:51 AM, "Rachelle Markham" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I have worked with many surrogates, who at the intended parents request, > pumped for a predetermined amount of time. > > The families I’ve worked with have pumping written into their contract, > I’ve seen time frames of providing milk for a few days, to two weeks or the > first month, etc. One client pumped 6mo for her surrogate babe/family, and > another few additional months to donate to a local mom & babe. > > A few families have asked the surrogate if they were willing to nurse the > first few feedings until the surrogates milk production increased to make > pumping easier. > > It is a wonderful gift (usually the pumping person is financially > compensated for their time, not usually a free gift) when the surrogate and > intended parents are both wanting & willing to provide human milk. > > Rachelle Markham, IBCLC > San Diego, California, USA > > *********************************************** > > 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 > *********************************************** 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