She will almost certainly produce some milk. She may even produce all the milk the baby needs, but the chances are low. I think the main issue is to help the mother understand that there is more to breastfeeding than breastmilk. That she can breastfeed forever if she wants to, though she may not be able to breastfeed exclusively. I think it is also important to help her understand that babies go where the milk is coming from. Therefore, if she needs to supplement and does it with a bottle, the baby will eventually stop breastfeeding. With a nursing supplementer, there should be no problem. She can if she wishes use herbs to increase her milk, or domperidone, she can use breast compression to help the baby get more, but all these things will maximize the amount the baby gets from her, but may not necessarily result in a full milk supply. For more info: check at: http://www.erols.com/cindyrn/drjack0.htm or http://www.bflrc.com/jn_arts.htm Look at: breast compression, Treatments for Problems (herbs), lactation aid, Adopted Baby (many of the same issues), domperidone Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC