Mothers Selling Breastmilk

Vance · 02-06-2005, 08:28 PM

Mother's Milk

Air Date: 02/05/2005

If you were unable to breast-feed your child, would you turn to a stranger for milk? It's a growing trend in the US... But is it safe? Here’s what the experts say about the practice of sharing a mother's milk.

Mother’s milk has been called nature's miracle. It has everything a baby needs to grow healthy and strong. Problem is, not all women can produce it.

Jenn Connell, Mother
"I look at these mothers who breast-feed and I'm very envious."

Three years ago, Jenn Connell of Lyndebrough, New Hampshire had a double mastectomy, which took away her ability to breast-feed.

When she became pregnant, she first looked to official milk banks... Which offer donated breast milk that's been screened and pasteurized. But the cost was too great.

Jenn Connell, Mother
"A typical day of milk would be $104 dollars."

Still, she wanted her son to have all the benefits of breast milk. So she set up a website, www.feedmybaby.com, to seek financial donations. What she got was something unexpected.

Jenn Connell, Mother
"I started getting tons of offers for milk."

Sharing breast milk between mothers is something that's been done since the beginning of time. Now, the Internet is making it easier than ever.

On message boards and websites, mothers advertise breast milk, for sale or for free.

Jenn Connell, Mother
"There's women out there that - they just do that for people."

Jennifer Fox is one of Jenn's original donors.

Jennifer Fox, Breast Milk Donor
"It didn't cost me anything and it was to help a friend and her child."

But the practice of casually sharing milk remains controversial. The American academy of pediatrics does not recommend it.

Susan Browne, MD American Academy of Pediatrics
"We think it's a risky proposition."

They worry that some mothers won't take all the necessary precautions before accepting milk. Putting their babies at risk.

Susan Browne, MD American Academy of Pediatrics
"It could be contaminated by bacteria. And certainly medication or drugs that a mother is taking."

Marsha Walker, RN Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
"It isn't that you can't do it, it just has to be done in a safe manner."

Other experts believe it is possible for women to share milk safely as long as it's been screened first.

Marsha Walker, RN, Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
"The mother who is requesting the milk usually has the mother who is donating the milk be tested - just the same way the milk banks do."

For example, before Jenn accepts a donor, she has them go through a rigorous screening with their doctor.

Marsha Walker, RN Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
"It asks their health history for the last three years and some from the last seven."

And asks for test results of diseases like HIV or hepatitis.

Jennifer Fox, Breast Milk Donor
"She's very cautious who she accepts milk from."

Through donations, Jenn was able to get enough milk to feed her son Grayson for a year. Now six-week-old Preston is drinking it as well.

Jenn Connell, Mother
"They're getting the nutrition that they're supposed to have. I mean they're really healthy little boys."

And if you're considering sharing breast milk experts suggest you do home pasteurization first to eliminate possible contaminants.

Source: http://www1.whdh.com/features/articl...hcast/DBM1191/

Codger · 02-06-2005, 08:45 PM

Interesting. The Leche league advocates breastfeedig for women that are able. From what I have read, the collostrum (sp) is the most important milk, there in the first few weeks as it gives the babies antibodies and such. And interestingly, kissing your baby on the lips? Transmits digestive bacteria! Wow! That blew me away!

Oceanbreeze · 02-06-2005, 08:53 PM

Magatsu!

When my sister gave birth to my nephew, she wasn't producing enough milk for him. She had to supplement his feedings with formula. He was still hungry, however, so my Mother recommended feeding him rice cereal at a week old. By the time he was two weeks old, my sister's milk supply dried up, and he was completely formula fed from then on (as well as given rice cereal). He did very well, and gained weight appropriately. He will be five in June, and he's close to 60ibs and quite tall for his age, so he definitely didn't fail to thrive.

Ironically, when my sister had my niece, she did produce enough milk, and was able to nurse her. However, the baby's PKU was diagnosed when she was six days old, so she was taken off breast milk and placed on a special formula that's given to PKU babies.

Now, back to topic...I don't think I would allow someone else to breast feed my child regardless of the benefits of nursing. I would do what my sister did, and supplement with formula if I didn't have enough milk for the baby.

***VamPyroX*** · 02-06-2005, 10:28 PM

Interesting, I need breast milk. Anyone have any to offer me?

**bbnt** · 02-06-2005, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Interesting, I need breast milk. Anyone have any to offer me?

I think that woman that just had a baby at 67 might help you out

FeistyChick · 02-06-2005, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Interesting, I need breast milk. Anyone have any to offer me?

for what!?

Opal · 02-07-2005, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbnt

I think that woman that just had a baby at 67 might help you out

Romanian milk taste like sour vintage milk!

LARUBIA · 02-06-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Interesting, I need breast milk. Anyone have any to offer me?

I am willing to sell my desease free milk for $2.00 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, drugs or caffein). I live in central Florida. If you are interested send me an e mail at larubia0811@yahoo.com

Heath · 02-06-2006, 07:17 PM

If they are going to do that because some women really can't make milk, It is not the woman's fault then I think there should be strict medical screening procedures in place so that there is no risk to the baby.

It should not cost the mother that much maybe $20. a month for unlimited visits to the clinic to breastfeed their babies.

Opal · 02-06-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARUBIA

I am willing to sell my desease free milk for $2.00 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, drugs or caffein). I live in central Florida. If you are interested send me an e mail at larubia0811@yahoo.com

I just spit my coffee reading this

You must be kidding?

***VamPyroX*** · 02-07-2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARUBIA

I am willing to sell my desease free milk for $2.00 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, drugs or caffein). I live in central Florida. If you are interested send me an e mail at larubia0811@yahoo.com

Umm... that was a joke.

02-07-2006, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Umm... that was a joke.

Maybe she admires you and let your face in her....

Miss-Delectable · 02-07-2006, 08:59 PM

Breast pump's a good alternative to keep the milk flowing. And there's less risk of passing germs around if you take that route.

GalaxyAngel · 02-07-2006, 09:37 PM

How's about goat milk... cheaper than MOther's breastfeed cost expensive.. if r u suck mine.. will come charge you 1k dollars... Unfortunally sorry My breast already runs out milk... Why don't you find next who have plenty breastmilk enough for you... provide..
VAMPY!

marielblewis · 09-06-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heath

If they are going to do that because some women really can't make milk, It is not the woman's fault then I think there should be strict medical screening procedures in place so that there is no risk to the baby.

It should not cost the mother that much maybe $20. a month for unlimited visits to the clinic to breastfeed their babies.

$20 a month? Do you realize that formula costs $100-$150 per month and it is mass produced with no need for donor screening or pasturization? Women can do what they want with their milk, IT IS THEIR MILK! If they want to donate it to a milk-bank, or to a friend's baby, fine. But if they want to sell it to the highest bidder or pour it down the sink that is fine too - BECAUSE IT BELONGS TO THEM!

MilitaryGirl83 · 09-06-2006, 02:56 AM

Poor you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

Umm... that was a joke.

MilitaryGirl83 · 09-06-2006, 02:57 AM

LoL you r so funny..

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyAngel

How's about goat milk... cheaper than MOther's breastfeed cost expensive.. if r u suck mine.. will come charge you 1k dollars... Unfortunally sorry My breast already runs out milk... Why don't you find next who have plenty breastmilk enough for you... provide..
VAMPY!

gnarlydorkette · 09-06-2006, 01:39 PM

I read somewhere where it said that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot get pregnant? So this is a way of staying on a form of birth-control by giving out milk to other babies even if your child doesn't breastfeed anymore. Free for everybody all around and the bonus for you-- NO HORMONES or DEVICES in your body for birth control!

**Jolie77** · 09-06-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

I read somewhere where it said that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot get pregnant? So this is a way of staying on a form of birth-control by giving out milk to other babies even if your child doesn't breastfeed anymore. Free for everybody all around and the bonus for you-- NO HORMONES or DEVICES in your body for birth control!

I was told the same thing too as well. Apparently it worked for me because I was breastfeeding for nearly a year and did not get pregnant. Of course it is not 100% effective but it can happen when a woman gets pregnant while she's breastfeeding. Nothing is 100% effective except for Absistence.

For those who doesn't know about the breastfeeding/birth control and was wondering how it works - Here's the information;

Can I Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding?

jazzy · 09-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyAngel

How's about goat milk... cheaper than MOther's breastfeed cost expensive.. if r u suck mine.. will come charge you 1k dollars... Unfortunally sorry My breast already runs out milk... Why don't you find next who have plenty breastmilk enough for you... provide..
VAMPY!

I still do make milk but right now I am on pill to stop making milk.

MilitaryGirl83 · 09-06-2006, 11:28 PM

Not always... my friend's friend told me that she had an abortion while she was breast-feeding her newborn baby.. the 3nd pregnancy was 7 weeks .. so she terminated the pregnancy and did not regret the decision. It was the right choice for her because she and her 2 other kids went through so much in the past and doesn't want to go back to being porn etc. They are happy now with an stable job, house etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

I read somewhere where it said that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot get pregnant? So this is a way of staying on a form of birth-control by giving out milk to other babies even if your child doesn't breastfeed anymore. Free for everybody all around and the bonus for you-- NO HORMONES or DEVICES in your body for birth control!

sara1981 · 09-13-2006, 12:02 AM

i wont sell that breastmilk! if i have my own of children and i wont get selling breastmilk what for!

but its my choice what i have right or wrong with selling breastmilk

momsweetness · 09-20-2006, 02:17 PM

Hi,

If a mom is wanting to just buy more breastmilk simply because she has low milk supply, there are ways to increase a moms milk supply. Alot of women drink herbal teas to do this. My favorite is at http://www.breastea.com

There is also another tea called mothers milk tea, but they don't have flavors.

milkforsale · 06-26-2007, 12:48 AM

I am a 29-year-old speech therapist looking to supplement my income. I make a considerably larger amount of milk than my baby can drink. Email me if interested in buying. I live in Kansas City area, but will ship wherever at buyers expense. I do not drink, smoke, or do any drugs and am currently nursing my own child with the same milk that I would sell to you. Please be respectful in your e-mails. What you do with the milk is none of my business. I’m not interested in being a wet nurse, sending pictures or anything along those lines. I will be discreet and respectful so please return me the courtsey. Thank you.
milkforsale@gmail.com

akoutsourais · 06-26-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnarlydorkette

I read somewhere where it said that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot get pregnant? So this is a way of staying on a form of birth-control by giving out milk to other babies even if your child doesn't breastfeed anymore. Free for everybody all around and the bonus for you-- NO HORMONES or DEVICES in your body for birth control!

haha, tell that to my daughter who was conceived 5 months after the birth of her older brother.

Exclusivly breastfeeding can DELAY menses. It depends on the woman. Never trust breastfeeding for birth control.

bmfsorlando · 10-27-2010, 09:37 AM

I am willing to sell my freshly pumped milk for $2.50 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, or drugs). I have no diseases and am willing to undergo any medical testing purchaser desires. I live in Orlando, Fl. If you are interested send me an e mail at bmfsorlando@aol.com.
Thanks,
Andrea

whatdidyousay! · 10-27-2010, 11:37 AM

No I would never use another woman milk for my baby. I have no idea what kind of food she eat and if my child had an allgergic reaction to the milk , I would not know what my baby was getting sick from.

**KarissaMann05** · 10-27-2010, 12:29 PM

Ugh. I hate new posters bump old threads.

But this thread is so interesting. I prefer to have my own, not someone's. O.o

**TWA** · 10-27-2010, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmfsorlando

I am willing to sell my freshly pumped milk for $2.50 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, or drugs). I have no diseases and am willing to undergo any medical testing purchaser desires. I live in Orlando, Fl. If you are interested send me an e mail at bmfsorlando@aol.com.
Thanks,
Andrea

Can I collect it direct from the source????

(

Oh man, I just had to say that!!!!)

iSign · 10-27-2010, 04:41 PM

Wirelessly posted

The idea of getting a wet nurse is nothing bad, at least in my opinion. As long as the woman takes good care into selecting the one that will be providing the milk and makes sure the provider is healthy, by all means go ahead and do it! If this were my case I'd look for someone to provide the breast milk. Formula is just nasty...smells horrible and tastes horrible. I really don't see how something so synthetic could ever be good for a child.

02-06-2005, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vance Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,280	Mothers Selling Breastmilk Mother's Milk Air Date: 02/05/2005 If you were unable to breast-feed your child, would you turn to a stranger for milk? It's a growing trend in the US... But is it safe? Here’s what the experts say about the practice of sharing a mother's milk. Mother’s milk has been called nature's miracle. It has everything a baby needs to grow healthy and strong. Problem is, not all women can produce it. Jenn Connell, Mother "I look at these mothers who breast-feed and I'm very envious." Three years ago, Jenn Connell of Lyndebrough, New Hampshire had a double mastectomy, which took away her ability to breast-feed. When she became pregnant, she first looked to official milk banks... Which offer donated breast milk that's been screened and pasteurized. But the cost was too great. Jenn Connell, Mother "A typical day of milk would be $104 dollars." Still, she wanted her son to have all the benefits of breast milk. So she set up a website, www.feedmybaby.com, to seek financial donations. What she got was something unexpected. Jenn Connell, Mother "I started getting tons of offers for milk." Sharing breast milk between mothers is something that's been done since the beginning of time. Now, the Internet is making it easier than ever. On message boards and websites, mothers advertise breast milk, for sale or for free. Jenn Connell, Mother "There's women out there that - they just do that for people." Jennifer Fox is one of Jenn's original donors. Jennifer Fox, Breast Milk Donor "It didn't cost me anything and it was to help a friend and her child." But the practice of casually sharing milk remains controversial. The American academy of pediatrics does not recommend it. Susan Browne, MD American Academy of Pediatrics "We think it's a risky proposition." They worry that some mothers won't take all the necessary precautions before accepting milk. Putting their babies at risk. Susan Browne, MD American Academy of Pediatrics "It could be contaminated by bacteria. And certainly medication or drugs that a mother is taking." Marsha Walker, RN Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition "It isn't that you can't do it, it just has to be done in a safe manner." Other experts believe it is possible for women to share milk safely as long as it's been screened first. Marsha Walker, RN, Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition "The mother who is requesting the milk usually has the mother who is donating the milk be tested - just the same way the milk banks do." For example, before Jenn accepts a donor, she has them go through a rigorous screening with their doctor. Marsha Walker, RN Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition "It asks their health history for the last three years and some from the last seven." And asks for test results of diseases like HIV or hepatitis. Jennifer Fox, Breast Milk Donor "She's very cautious who she accepts milk from." Through donations, Jenn was able to get enough milk to feed her son Grayson for a year. Now six-week-old Preston is drinking it as well. Jenn Connell, Mother "They're getting the nutrition that they're supposed to have. I mean they're really healthy little boys." And if you're considering sharing breast milk experts suggest you do home pasteurization first to eliminate possible contaminants. Source: http://www1.whdh.com/features/articl...hcast/DBM1191/

02-06-2005, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oceanbreeze Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S. FL Posts: 9,967	Magatsu! When my sister gave birth to my nephew, she wasn't producing enough milk for him. She had to supplement his feedings with formula. He was still hungry, however, so my Mother recommended feeding him rice cereal at a week old. By the time he was two weeks old, my sister's milk supply dried up, and he was completely formula fed from then on (as well as given rice cereal). He did very well, and gained weight appropriately. He will be five in June, and he's close to 60ibs and quite tall for his age, so he definitely didn't fail to thrive. Ironically, when my sister had my niece, she did produce enough milk, and was able to nurse her. However, the baby's PKU was diagnosed when she was six days old, so she was taken off breast milk and placed on a special formula that's given to PKU babies. Now, back to topic...I don't think I would allow someone else to breast feed my child regardless of the benefits of nursing. I would do what my sister did, and supplement with formula if I didn't have enough milk for the baby. __________________ "There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living."

02-06-2005, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-07-2006, 08:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
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GalaxyAngel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alberta,Canada Posts: 13,626	How's about goat milk... cheaper than MOther's breastfeed cost expensive.. if r u suck mine.. will come charge you 1k dollars... Unfortunally sorry My breast already runs out milk... Why don't you find next who have plenty breastmilk enough for you... provide.. VAMPY! __________________ Parent's proud our children.

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02-06-2005, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Codger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 817	Interesting. The Leche league advocates breastfeedig for women that are able. From what I have read, the collostrum (sp) is the most important milk, there in the first few weeks as it gives the babies antibodies and such. And interestingly, kissing your baby on the lips? Transmits digestive bacteria! Wow! That blew me away!

02-06-2006, 07:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Heath Banned Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,088	If they are going to do that because some women really can't make milk, It is not the woman's fault then I think there should be strict medical screening procedures in place so that there is no risk to the baby. It should not cost the mother that much maybe $20. a month for unlimited visits to the clinic to breastfeed their babies.

09-06-2006, 01:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
gnarlydorkette Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,764	I read somewhere where it said that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot get pregnant? So this is a way of staying on a form of birth-control by giving out milk to other babies even if your child doesn't breastfeed anymore. Free for everybody all around and the bonus for you-- NO HORMONES or DEVICES in your body for birth control!

09-13-2006, 12:02 AM	#22 (permalink)
sara1981 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Little Rock,Ar Posts: 7,049	i wont sell that breastmilk! if i have my own of children and i wont get selling breastmilk what for! but its my choice what i have right or wrong with selling breastmilk __________________

09-20-2006, 02:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
momsweetness Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1	The debate Hi, If a mom is wanting to just buy more breastmilk simply because she has low milk supply, there are ways to increase a moms milk supply. Alot of women drink herbal teas to do this. My favorite is at http://www.breastea.com There is also another tea called mothers milk tea, but they don't have flavors.

06-26-2007, 12:48 AM	#24 (permalink)
milkforsale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Breast milk for sale I am a 29-year-old speech therapist looking to supplement my income. I make a considerably larger amount of milk than my baby can drink. Email me if interested in buying. I live in Kansas City area, but will ship wherever at buyers expense. I do not drink, smoke, or do any drugs and am currently nursing my own child with the same milk that I would sell to you. Please be respectful in your e-mails. What you do with the milk is none of my business. I’m not interested in being a wet nurse, sending pictures or anything along those lines. I will be discreet and respectful so please return me the courtsey. Thank you. milkforsale@gmail.com

10-27-2010, 09:37 AM	#26 (permalink)
bmfsorlando Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	Breast Milk I am willing to sell my freshly pumped milk for $2.50 / ounce. I live a very healthy lifestyle (No drinking, smoking, or drugs). I have no diseases and am willing to undergo any medical testing purchaser desires. I live in Orlando, Fl. If you are interested send me an e mail at bmfsorlando@aol.com. Thanks, Andrea

10-27-2010, 11:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
whatdidyousay! Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8,606	No I would never use another woman milk for my baby. I have no idea what kind of food she eat and if my child had an allgergic reaction to the milk , I would not know what my baby was getting sick from.

10-27-2010, 12:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Premium Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 6,381	Ugh. I hate new posters bump old threads. But this thread is so interesting. I prefer to have my own, not someone's. O.o __________________ "Pragmatic language is a vital social skill that enables the school-aged child to navigate their way through demanding social situations." -- R. Owens

10-27-2010, 04:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
iSign Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 617 Blog Entries: 16	Wirelessly posted The idea of getting a wet nurse is nothing bad, at least in my opinion. As long as the woman takes good care into selecting the one that will be providing the milk and makes sure the provider is healthy, by all means go ahead and do it! If this were my case I'd look for someone to provide the breast milk. Formula is just nasty...smells horrible and tastes horrible. I really don't see how something so synthetic could ever be good for a child.

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