Many adoptive mothers can induce lactation, though it is not often that enough milk can be produced to exclusively breastfeed. Your chances of success may increase slightly if you have previously breastfed or been pregnant. If you are interested in adoptive breastfeeding contact a breastfeeding professional. I would welcome additional resources on this topic if you have experience with adoptive breastfeeding. Please contact me if you have any available information.

        Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby
        Dr. Jack Newman

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