Adoptive Breastfeeding
What a great decision you
have made, to breastfeed your adopted baby, and give a gift so precious.
have made, to breastfeed your adopted baby, and give a gift so precious.
Can a mother breastfeed her
adopted baby, If she has never breastfed before?
adopted baby, If she has never breastfed before?
Yes, a woman who has never
breastfed, can induce lactation. Some Moms can induce lactation and produce a
full supply of breast milk for their adopted babies, while others may produce
only enough for combination feeding. Mothers who have had previous pregnancies,
will usually find the process of re-lactation much easier and quicker.
breastfed, can induce lactation. Some Moms can induce lactation and produce a
full supply of breast milk for their adopted babies, while others may produce
only enough for combination feeding. Mothers who have had previous pregnancies,
will usually find the process of re-lactation much easier and quicker.
Moms that combination feed,
should try to find out about donor breast milk; especially so, if their adopted
baby is premature or has any type of illness.
should try to find out about donor breast milk; especially so, if their adopted
baby is premature or has any type of illness.
A SNS “supplementary nursing
system” is usually used, while Mom is trying to increase her milk supply. This
device is great for inducing supply, while supplementing with breast milk or
formula. This prevents nipple confusion as well as gives Mom and baby some
bonding time together.
system” is usually used, while Mom is trying to increase her milk supply. This
device is great for inducing supply, while supplementing with breast milk or
formula. This prevents nipple confusion as well as gives Mom and baby some
bonding time together.
The physical closeness that a
Mom and child experience while breastfeeding, can actually help an abused
infant, heal quicker and faster.
Mom and child experience while breastfeeding, can actually help an abused
infant, heal quicker and faster.
Tips for Adoptive Moms who need to Induce Lactation
- Pumping in-between feedings can help increase
milk supply. It is best to use a hospital grade, electric, double action
breast pump. - Try to start inducing supply, by pumping a few
weeks or even months before baby is adopted. - Herbs and lactogenic foods can be used to
increase supply. There are safe medications that will help too. - Remember that any amount of breast milk is
beneficial to baby. If Mom is capable of just producing a few drops of
milk, while using an SNS, baby will continue to benefit; jaw development
as well as a beautiful bonding experience are just some of theses
benefits. - Hormones can also be used to induce lactation.
Please try to get as much
support and help as possible. Getting involved in a breastfeeding group or
online support group for adoptive breastfeeding mothers will help.
support and help as possible. Getting involved in a breastfeeding group or
online support group for adoptive breastfeeding mothers will help.
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