Hello,

I?ve been lurking here in the shadows taking in all I can about induced lactation. We are a family waiting to be matched with a birthmother. Before I found this message board I had talked to a lactation consultant about adoptive nursing. She suggested I begin pumping to produce a milk supply. I asked about medications but it seemed she was not very supportive of this. She said many adoptive mothers had been able to produce a milk supply by pumping alone. So I rented a pump from the clinic where she works and started pumping; somewhat unbelieving. At the same time she gave we the ask Lenore website. So once I read up about what Lenore says, I called the LC back and told her that this was what I wanted to do. She said she was familiar with the protocol. She said she would support and follow me on this. I have already ordered Yasmin and Domperidone. I have an appointment with the LC in 1 week so she can get my medical history, etc. However, she ended our conversation with, ?keep pumping!?

* Is there really any benefit to pumping now? Wouldn't that be detrimental to the whole process?
* Can I really trust her if this is her advise?
* What is the recommendation as to alcohol consumption during the protocol?

I am really excited about this. It gives me a great focus as we wait for our baby to find us!

Thanks,

Tracinda