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Property - posted on 02/09/2010 ( 3 moms have responded )

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Hi there!
Just hoping to find a place to share with other moms who are cross-nursing.

I am currently pregnant with my third baby, and because I had a breast reduction in between baby 1 and 2, (from an E to an A) I had a really hard time nursing last time around and ended up cross-nursing with a friend of mine who had been a breast milk donor and was tested for all the diseases which can be passed through breast milk. It was a wonderful experience for me, especially since my daughter literally nursed from 8am-midnight non-stop in order to get enough milk, and so it gave me some occasional time to myself.

I am pregnant again and this time a friend is being my breast milk donor, stockpiling milk in my freezer for the arrival of the baby (5 weeks to go!!)

People were mostly shocked and horrified about my cross nursing despite the fact that I made sure it was done safely, and it allowed me to continue breastfeeding thus reducing supplements. not to mention it's done in other cultures regularly.

Im looking for other Moms who have cross nursed- how did people react? why did you choose to? Would you do it again?

thanks!

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Jennifer - posted on 02/09/2010

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any baby who recieves formula gets donor milk...from another species. at least human donor milk is from the same species!

I'm currently pumping about 7oz a day extra to help meet the supplementation needs for someone else's baby while the mom increases her supply.

Rebecca - posted on 02/09/2010

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Wow that is just wonderful to hear! I would love to have been able to donate my milk to another mom that I knew but unfortunately the other moms that I know (that use formula) are not willing to take my milk because they feel uncomfortable about it and the other moms I know are able to bf exclusively themselves. So I am donating to a milk bank so that my milk can go to other babies that need it and can use it. Its so nice to see that you are comfortable with it and that you have these women in your life that are willing to do that for you!! Congrats on your upcoming bundle!

Sheena - posted on 02/09/2010

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breast milk is the best and i think its great....good for you

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