Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply People's reactions to the NG Protocol

I don't know if this is completely on topic but yesterday I told some friends (fellow LLL Leaders) that I was again on the NG Protocol towards pursuing an adoption. First I got asked if I wasn't planning to get pregnant on my own. And when I said I'm gonna by 47 at the month's end I got given all the "miracle" stories of people who had babies at this age.
Second; I was told of all the women in other cultures who adopted or raised an orphan child and just "put them to the breast" and managed to bring in a milk supply and nourish them completely.
To respond; miracle babies in the late 40's do exist but naturally occuring they are rare.
Just "putting a baby to the breast" could possibly bring some milk in but as we all know there's all the ins and outs of getting baby to latch, and how individual women's bodies respond. It's my understanding that many of these women might have recently lactated or made a minimal amount of milk and fed the baby gruel to supplement. (better than just gruel but not a bumper milk supply)
Has anyone else had this kind of reaction? People just don't understand our motives here or how ABF works; do they?

Most people that I tell are just shocked that it is possible to bf an adopted baby. When I explain the protocol, they just find it interesting.
Jennifer

I BF our adopted daughter. Most people, like you said jenmarko are very interested but usually surprised. I just talk very candidly about it as though it is just a very natural thing. My advice for talithasmom or any anyone else for that matter is to explain simply without too many details the process of induction. I have even directed several people to this web site. My childs pediatrician was elated and tells everyone about us. Hopefully it gives us ABF moms good PR.

BTW, we are expecting another adopted baby in late January/early Feb, I posted on 10.30 asking for advice. I haven't had any responses. I don't want to be a pain and nag but if any of you have any advice for me I want to hear it. I feel like time is getting short. I am still bf our 20mo and need some advice from those of you who have had the same experience. What are the best ways for me to increase production? It looks as though I will be tandem nursing. Do I have to do the protocol? Should I start pumping and taking herbs? Thanks! Cheecho

To Cheecho,

I would start by adding a number of pumpings for a week or two and see what happens. Maybe also take herbs if they work well for you. You might find your breasts feel fuller and you make more milk. Then if nothing happens; I would consult your LC about adding some dom. (you might only need like 20-40mg a day) I hope this is helpful.