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By: Attached Mama

Attached Mama — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:38:34 +0000

Teglene, thank you so much for sharing your experience!

By: Teglene

Teglene — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:53:50 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. I am currently breastfeeding my 10 month old adopted child. We were lucky to get her at only 17 days old. She was a surprise, so no “prep”, but after 6 months I was able to meet all of her needs at the breast (no more formula, Yea!). Hard work? YES! Worth it? ABSOLUTELY!!!

By: Stevie Balch

Stevie Balch — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:18:21 +0000

Hello- What a great reference for adoptive mothers, and congratulations on your personal success. I am sure adopting families will find your story an inspiration. Your common sense approach and emphasis on nurturing and expectations is priceless. I applaud your sensitivity and insight.
I do think mothers may benefit from the use of high-grade double electric pumping systems to encourage best milk production. This recommendation of course must be applied within a woman’s whole picture, and if financially not possible such a recommendation is worse than useless.
OTOH, if we as supporters of adoptive mothers convince insurers and adoption agencies that a high-grade pump is the standard, then this tool becomes available to all.
Thanks for you wonderful work
Stevie Balch RN, IBCLC

By: Guggie Daly

Guggie Daly — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:15:13 +0000

Thank you for sharing! This is a wonderful idea! I will file this idea away in my “maybe someday” cabinet of wishes.