Diaper Swappers

ahoward89 · 03-14-2013, 12:44 PM

I would formula feed before using a smokers donor milk. Luckily, I've been able to breastfeed without any problems ( knocks on wood).

abunchoflemons · 03-14-2013, 03:11 PM

I would cry long and hard

Noelregina · 03-14-2013, 07:12 PM

I wouldn't use it from a smoker.

hilaryisinked · 03-16-2013, 11:46 AM

Yes I would.

sweetDD · 03-17-2013, 02:53 PM

No,because I have the supply and my sisters don't smoke and I would not prefer to use strangers breast milk.

Layney82 · 03-18-2013, 12:09 AM

I didn't and probably wouldn't use donor's milk at all and definitely not from a smoker. I gave DS every drop of breastmilk I could make (about 12-14 oz per day) and made up the extra 20-30 oz with formula.

I worked with LCs for months and did everything I could to get my supply up...I now know I have PCOS and IGT so will likely never be able to EBF. On a side note, from what I've read, inability to breastfeed isn't all that rare; it's somewhere between 5-10% of the population that will have some legitimate supply issue that's not poor breastfeeding management.

I agree with PP who said she would cry...I spent 7 months bawling over my non-functioning breasts, but I couldn't afford donor milk and wasn't really comfortable with feeding my child someone else's bodily fluids. Luckily, he did really well with formula and didn't have any allergies or intolerance issues.

EmilyMae12 · 03-18-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Layney82

I didn't and probably wouldn't use donor's milk at all and definitely not from a smoker. I gave DS every drop of breastmilk I could make (about 12-14 oz per day) and made up the extra 20-30 oz with formula.

I worked with LCs for months and did everything I could to get my supply up...I now know I have PCOS and IGT so will likely never be able to EBF. On a side note, from what I've read, inability to breastfeed isn't all that rare; it's somewhere between 5-10% of the population that will have some legitimate supply issue that's not poor breastfeeding management.

I agree with PP who said she would cry...I spent 7 months bawling over my non-functioning breasts, but I couldn't afford donor milk and wasn't really comfortable with feeding my child someone else's bodily fluids. Luckily, he did really well with formula and didn't have any allergies or intolerance issues.

This is my story, too. Many tears were shed before I finally accepted what I had to do. My DD is now EFF (plus solids) and thriving!

View Poll Results: Would you use donor milk from a mother who smokes cigarettes?
Yes! Breast milk is that important	14	11.29%
No! Cigarettes are that dangerous	91	73.39%
I would never use donor milk	15	12.10%
Other	4	3.23%
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03-14-2013, 03:11 PM	#72
abunchoflemons Registered Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: usa Posts: 5,201 Ratings: 29 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I would cry long and hard __________________ A stay at home mom on a budget.here's my list: here, ask me about my $ app Here, or my online swag HERE

03-14-2013, 07:12 PM	#73
Noelregina Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 6	Re: If you coulodn't breastfeed your baby I wouldn't use it from a smoker.

03-16-2013, 11:46 AM	#74
hilaryisinked Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 23,388 Ratings: 68 Feedback: 100%	Re: If you coulodn't breastfeed your baby Yes I would. __________________ Hilary, head over heels wifey of a Coastie Mama of Aubrey [3.3.10] & Delaney [12.8.11] We are a Jesus following, homeschooling, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, extended rear facing, TV watching, Golden Retriever loving, happy little family.

03-17-2013, 02:53 PM	#75
sweetDD Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 116 My Mood:	Re: If you coulodn't breastfeed your baby No,because I have the supply and my sisters don't smoke and I would not prefer to use strangers breast milk.