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Originally Posted by MaddieMonroe
I've looked up all information around on inducing lactation. Like most things, it has pros and cons but honestly it doesnt damage your body to much as long as you mantain a good diet as not to rob your body of all the nutrients. However a lot of adopting mothers choosing to induce lactation to acheive that greater closeness. It shouldnt have an effect on me breastfeeding later in either.
The only thing that is sure to change for the worse is the appearance on my breasts. They'll sag more and once I stop they wont be as firm or as full feeling. Thats why I plan on setting some $$$ asside to see a plastic surgeon.
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You are correct that adoptive mothers train their bodies to produce milk, but natural hormones kick in because of the nature of the contact between baby and breast (i'm telling you, hormones know you better than google lol). Just make sure the source of your information is an established and boarded medical entity and not a pro-lactation organization like LeLeche League. Their info is slanted to suit their cause.
If you do choose to start lactating and have an overstock of healthy breastmilk, please consider donating it. Premature babies thrive on breastmilk. This is a good starting point for info on how to find a milk bank:
http://www.prolacta.com. Maybe the lactation guys can scope out some local milk banks for would-be providers.
seriously though lol
As far as the toll it takes on the breasts, genetics plays a bigger factor than anything. I breastfed for a
combined total of almost four years and my breasts have held up quite well considering. Maybe I will have breast surgery someday, but I'm no more likely of a candidate than any other 36 yr old woman regardless of having breastfed.
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It's great you are asking questions and getting involved with relevant issues. Lactation is an important desire for many men. Best of luck in your continued efforts .
