What are the different ways children born through surrogacy may receive breast milk?
Just because the baby is born through surrogacy, it does not mean he or she cannot receive breast milk and the many health benefits it provides. Breast fed babies have been found to have higher IQs, are better protected from leukemia and are less likely to have problems regarding obesity. Breast milk protects babies from getting diarrhea, ear infections and respiratory disorders such as asthma. Premature babies who receive breast milk are more protected from infections and high blood pressure later in life. Breast milk contains the protein CD14 which works to develop B cells, which are immunity cells that are essential for the production of antibodies in an infant, to build the babies immunity system. The babies may drink breast milk acquired through a milk bank, breast milk donor may be located or the intended mother may induce lactation before the birth of the baby. Induced lactation has been embraced by the nursing community as a welcome method to enhance the bonding relationship be