Breast Milk Donation Question

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With the help of a Nursing Consultant, you can actually nurse him your self unless you have health concerns that would prevent that. I myself would be a little concerned about the safety of using donated milk. You could probably find a milk bank near you and ask them about your concerns.

I would not use a private donor because of all the reasons that you stated. I suggest that you find an organization or business that screens donors and provide safety standards about purchasing milk from them. You may be able to get more information about this from the LeLeche league or lactation consultants connected to the hospital.

As milk banks charge up to $4 an oz a lot of people can't afford them with out an insurance plan that will cover it.
http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/ Is a wonderful source for information on private donors. I just had my son back in May and would love to find someone that I could donate too as I believe that BM is the best option for every child.
1) If someone is willing to donate their BM most women will either already have been tested or know enough that they won't get offended if you ask them to be tested.
2) Being in a milk donation relationship is (just like other relationships) is about trust. If you meet with the woman and you don't have a good vibe from her you are more then welcome to decline the donation. You are looking for a good 'match' between yourself and the donor.
3) I've never used but am willing to donate myself. (20lb 3mo old so I got some rich milk lol).
4) Nope
I would consider trying to relactate yourself (get your own milk flowing). Here is info on it http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/index.html (kellymom is a GREAT resource.) and also check out Dr. Jack Newman http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=...
the #1 BF dr in north america... sorry... baby crying... if you need more info feel free to email me.

I got donor milk for my son when I was hospitalized shortly after his birth. The women who donated were women I knew through the birth center and prescreened by my midwife. Ultimately there were storage issues (where do you put 20 gallons of donor milk? Well, you buy a new freezer and put it in the middle of your living room because THAT looks awesome and isn't stressful at all), one of the moms had to take antibiotics and used her back supply for her own kids, another woman weaned her daughter and we discontinued the donor milk after four months. My son was drinking 50 ounces a day by that point and that's A LOT when it's sitting in both your freezers and you've got it falling on your head every time you open the door. It was nice while it lasted but I'm not sure that I would do it again. Only because I feel like I was spending so much time stressing out about breast milk, both my own and the donors', that I missed out on other stuff.

I know there are milk banks that pre-screen milk for all the nasties you mentioned above, but you might be able to find a reliable private donor.
I personally had a tremendous over supply and was able to donate my milk to a friend who adopted a baby boy when my son was about 4 months old. She was incredibly grateful and every time I see that adorable little guy's pictures, I think about how I helped "feed" those little pudgy cheeks!

Are you still looking for a donor? I want to donate my breastmilk and I am willing to take whatever test (and re-test) I need to take in order for you to feel safe about the donation. I am looking into donating through a milkbank, however, I have read a free comments from others that have sparked some concerns. I think I would rather donate privately. If you are no longer seeking a donor, do you have any suggestions on how to find someone who is? I have just begun my research recently.