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Would You Feed Your Child Breast Milk That's Not Yours?

LilSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:36 -0800

Doctors always tell you that breast milk is best, but is someone else's breast milk just as good? My pal recently told me that she just gave a friend, who has a younger baby, all her frozen breast milk, since it was going to go bad before her son could consume it all. Known as liquid gold in some circles, breast milk is a valuable commodity to a nursing mama and could be even more valuable to a mother who is lacking in that department. Salma Hayek nursed a newborn that was not her own, and many mommies donate their frozen breast milk to a milk bank. In both cases, the milk benefits babies in need even if it is unusual.

What if your child was the one in need? Would you feed your babe someone else's breast milk?

What Do You Know About Breastmilk Storage?

LilSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:30:33 -0700

Breastmilk is known to some as "white blood," because it's incredibly precious to nursing mamas who work hard to keep it pumping. Ask any breastfeeding lady and she'll tell you that nothing is worse than having to toss good milk that's gone bad. La Leche League International has put out guidelines for keeping your milk fresh, but how well do you know them? Take the quiz to find out how much you know about breastmilk storage.

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Odd or Endearing: Ailing Father Drink's Daughter's Breast Milk?

LilSugar — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00:48 -0700

Georgia Browne's breast milk benefits both her son and her father. While young Monty is the obvious recipient, the new mother also offered the liquid gold to her dad Tim who has terminal cancer after she found research suggesting that mother's milk helps kill cancer cells. She said:

‘It feels like I’m doing the most natural thing for the people I love. 'I’ve been there when he has drunk it and it’s just not an issue. 'Not many women can say their dad drinks their breastmilk. But I would do anything to give my dad more time with me, our family and Monty.’

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Grieving Mother Donates 100 Gallons of Breastmilk

LilSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:00:03 -0700

The mother of twins turned the loss of one of her beloved babes into an opportunity to help other children struggling to live. Born three and a half months premature, Leo and Kelley Durant's son, Cameron and daughter, Ressa, fought to survive. Unfortunately, the little girl died of an infection at just three weeks old. But, the postpartum mom continued to pump her breastmilk for the next 17 months and recently made her last final donation to the Mother's Milk Bank of North Texas. In total, Kelley donated 100 gallons in her daughter's name.

Milkscreen: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:00:06 -0700

Could the dilemma over whether to pump and dump be over?

The folks that brought us the Night Knight infant movement monitor and Walking Wings to help us get our tots on their feet, have introduced Milkscreen ($10 for 8 strips), a breast milk alcohol detection kit, which allows a nursing mother to determine the volume of alcohol in her breast milk.

The test requires the mother to express her milk onto the test strip, similar to those pH strips you used in high school chemistry class, and two minutes later the strip changes colors if the alcohol content is above 0.02%.

What's your opinion of the product?

Buying Breast Milk Online: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

LilSugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:00:38 -0800

Parents tell children not to take candy from strangers, yet they buy breast milk for their babies on the Internet.

Women peddling the liquid gold for up to $4 an ounce plus shipping and handling aren't that hard to find online.

One supplier priced her milk at $2 an ounce in a recent post on Craigslist. It said:

So weird to be offering my breastmilk but i figure if it can help people and make a little extra side money then it's worth it. I am a 31 year old (Chinese if it matters) very healthy/non-smoker/non-drinker. Had our first baby a little over 3 weeks ago and i have been storing bag after bag of breastmilk in the freezer. I save them the in Lansinoh breast milk storage bags. I have no infectious diseases or any kind of health concerns to worry about. I am currently still taking my Prenatal Vitamins and Expecta.

Mamas who want their tots to reap the rewards of breast milk, but can't produce enough and those who have adopted are two types of potential buyers.

Though there are milk banks that regulate milk quality and test donors for viruses, a week's worth of liquid can cost around $700. So some parents surf the web seeking a better deal and trust complete strangers in order to secure the goods.

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Lil Links: Breast Milk Cheese, the Next Culinary Delicacy?

LilSugar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:30 -0700

Goat cheese, blue cheese, breast milk cheese - CafeMom
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Levi Johnston says Bristol Palin isn't who she used to be - ParentDish
Q&A with designer and mom of two, Lela Rose - Cookie
Silicon baby bottle by Prince Lionheart - Ohdeedoh
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Breast Milk the Not So Secret Ingredient at Swiss Restaurant

LilSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

The secret ingredient is mother's milk, only it's no secret! A Swiss restaurateur plans to roll out a new menu with decadent soups, sauces and stews made with breast milk. The owner of Storchen, Hans Locher, does not see any controversy in using the natural ingredient as babies are raised on it. What raised eyebrows is when he started soliciting the services of lactating women. One report said:

Mr Locher attracted the attention of the leading media of the German-speaking world this week after he posted ads looking for women donors, who will receive just over three pounds for 14 ounces of their milk.

The chef said that he blends a bit of cream with the milk for consistency, but only service will show whether or not patrons will indulge. Would you?

America's Next Top Model Contestant Drinks Her Breast Milk

LilSugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:00:54 -0800

There's long been that myth about models not being the most intelligent, but on this week's America's Next Top Model, a mama's decision making came into question. And, it brought a whole new meaning to the term, mother's milk. Claire, a 24-year-old contestant admitted to drinking her own breast milk and likened the taste to a light soy milk.

In the interview snippet that followed, the model explained that she's pumping so her daughter will still be able to nurse when she returns home. I'm not sure if something was lost in translation, but hasn't the catwalker ever heard the term "pump and dump"?

10 Tips For Coping With a Distracted Nurser

LilSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:12 -0800

While experts may agree that breastfeeding is one of the best things mothers can do for their babies, many moms admit it also happens to be quite challenging. Just as you and your baby get into the swing of things, he or she is probably noticing that there's more to life than just mommy. Though it may be a good sign of development, it can make nursing a chore. Many tots are more interested in taking in the world around them and not the milk. If you've got a distracted nurser on your hands (and breasts) check out these tips for coping.

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