Diaper Swappers

Marielblewis · 01-03-2007, 07:20 PM

At a spouse' group meeting onbase tonight one of the nursing mothers mentioned that she was selling her breastmilk to another mom in the area. When asked why she didn't just donate her milk to a milkbank she said because the milkbank requires a prescription and the milk costs $3 per ounce. By selling the mother her milk for $1 per ounce the mother is able to give her child breastmilk which would otherwise be unaffordable. She said she had to agree to blood screening for diseases and also knows the mother regularly tests the milk for drugs and alcohol with at home tests. When asked why she didn't just give the milk to the other mother she said "Because we aren't personal friends and pumping and storing for her is work."

I have to admit before talking with her I thought it was totally wrong, but now I can see how it can benefit some mothers in some situations. I was just wondering what everyone else thinks?

Marie

Calideedle · 01-03-2007, 07:22 PM

I would do the same thing for a friend/someone I knew who couldnt BF. Though if I was very very close with them I wouldnt charge

Fullhouse · 01-03-2007, 07:25 PM

It's work. You need a pump, equipment, and to eat more. If it were a friend I wouldn't charge, but if it wasn't I wouldn't do it at any price.

~happy2Bamommy~ · 01-03-2007, 10:00 PM

I thought of offering some to a grandmother I know that is raising her GD.The GD is having a REALLY hard time with anything they try to give her (she is 3 months now)

My thought is that I would want to give it to them BUT I know I can't pump enough to feed two babies..I just don't have the time!

I see no problem with selling milk.. It's kinda funny in a way that nowdays we can sell our own milk AND eggs

sellng milk isn't that new of a concept is it? I would think that a wetnurse is about the same thing??

urchin_grey · 01-03-2007, 10:14 PM

I personally think she's doing a good thing and I don't think there's any harm in her charging for it. It *is* work and by helping out another family that would otherwise have to pay 3x's as much, that extra money is probably really helping HER family too.

Proverbs169 · 01-03-2007, 10:16 PM

I don't know. If it was a close friend I would donate what I could. If not... I might charge, if they could afford it, kwim? I have a hard time pumping and actually hate it so it would be like work to me. I can see why someone would be bothered by it though.

Bluemoon · 01-04-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by urchin_grey

I personally think she's doing a good thing and I don't think there's any harm in her charging for it. It *is* work and by helping out another family that would otherwise have to pay 3x's as much, that extra money is probably really helping HER family too.

ITA

Cristina · 01-07-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by urchin_grey

I personally think she's doing a good thing and I don't think there's any harm in her charging for it. It *is* work and by helping out another family that would otherwise have to pay 3x's as much, that extra money is probably really helping HER family too.

jaseyandmallorysmommy · 01-09-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by urchin_grey

I personally think she's doing a good thing and I don't think there's any harm in her charging for it. It *is* work and by helping out another family that would otherwise have to pay 3x's as much, that extra money is probably really helping HER family too.

100% agree

greenkmt · 01-07-2007, 09:23 PM

I think it is perfectly fine! I would do it. And the processing kills the good stuff in it. IT IS A LOT OF WORK!

01-03-2007, 07:20 PM	#1
Marielblewis Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Near Tinker AFB Posts: 1,213 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	An ethical question about breastfeeding At a spouse' group meeting onbase tonight one of the nursing mothers mentioned that she was selling her breastmilk to another mom in the area. When asked why she didn't just donate her milk to a milkbank she said because the milkbank requires a prescription and the milk costs $3 per ounce. By selling the mother her milk for $1 per ounce the mother is able to give her child breastmilk which would otherwise be unaffordable. She said she had to agree to blood screening for diseases and also knows the mother regularly tests the milk for drugs and alcohol with at home tests. When asked why she didn't just give the milk to the other mother she said "Because we aren't personal friends and pumping and storing for her is work." I have to admit before talking with her I thought it was totally wrong, but now I can see how it can benefit some mothers in some situations. I was just wondering what everyone else thinks? Marie __________________ PSA: Eating Bison is better for health and the environment. Google it!

01-03-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
Calideedle Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Herriman, Utah Posts: 14,601 Ratings: 946 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: An ethical question about breastfeeding I would do the same thing for a friend/someone I knew who couldnt BF. Though if I was very very close with them I wouldnt charge __________________ Diana Loving My Munchkins: Kolin [5.5.04] Ava [12.13.05] Aden [2.18.09]

01-03-2007, 07:25 PM	#3
Fullhouse Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SE MI Posts: 2,216 Ratings: 155 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: An ethical question about breastfeeding It's work. You need a pump, equipment, and to eat more. If it were a friend I wouldn't charge, but if it wasn't I wouldn't do it at any price. __________________ Andrea, mom to 5. Libby is here! 11-03, 12lbs 13oz! Old ds feedback: http://<br /> http://www.kikifoxito...p?topic=4351.0 Only here for the diapers, no drama for me

01-03-2007, 10:00 PM	#4
~happy2Bamommy~ Four things come not back: The spoken word; the sped arrow; the past life; and the neglected opportunity. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21,734 Ratings: 407 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: An ethical question about breastfeeding I thought of offering some to a grandmother I know that is raising her GD.The GD is having a REALLY hard time with anything they try to give her (she is 3 months now) My thought is that I would want to give it to them BUT I know I can't pump enough to feed two babies..I just don't have the time! I see no problem with selling milk.. It's kinda funny in a way that nowdays we can sell our own milk AND eggs sellng milk isn't that new of a concept is it? I would think that a wetnurse is about the same thing?? __________________ The Gift of an Ordinary Day As of 4/8, I am stepping down as an Administrator. It has been an honor to serve the ladies of this site. Carpe Diem my friends! Last edited by ~happy2Bamommy~; 01-03-2007 at 10:09 PM.

01-03-2007, 10:14 PM	#5
urchin_grey Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: near New Orleans, LA Posts: 4,179 Ratings: 73 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: An ethical question about breastfeeding I personally think she's doing a good thing and I don't think there's any harm in her charging for it. It is work and by helping out another family that would otherwise have to pay 3x's as much, that extra money is probably really helping HER family too.