milksharing
Milksharing refers to the practice of obtaining or providing human breast milk from sources other than a baby's own mother. This can involve direct breastfeeding between a baby and a non-maternal lactating woman, or the donation and exchange of expressed milk. Milksharing is often sought by mothers who are unable to produce enough milk for their babies, or who wish to supplement their own milk.
The practice can occur informally between friends and family, or through more organized channels. Informal milksharing
Concerns regarding milksharing often center on the potential transmission of infectious diseases, medications, and environmental contaminants.
The decision to participate in milksharing, either as a donor or recipient, is a personal one that