How Do You Breastfeed An Adopted Baby?
If you’re adopting a baby, you may be surprised to find out it’s possible to breastfeed that baby. Breastfeeding offers many benefits and should be encouraged whenever possible. Lactation is all about hormones and the hormones produced during breastfeeding can be produced even if you haven’t given birth, though it will take a great deal of planning and effort. Pump your breasts, using a quality pump (hospital grade if possible) every two to three hours before your baby comes home. This will stimulate your breasts to produce the hormones you need for lactation. Your body may start producing milk even before your adopted baby comes home. Try to pump both breasts at the same time to stimulate the most hormones. Call your pediatrician and care provider and let them know you plan on breastfeeding your baby. Listen to their recommendations for you. Your care provider may even prescribe a drug called Domperidone to help you produce milk. Find a lactation consultant through your local hospital
