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supagurlrae ~
CONGRATS!!! I feel like you have the same excitement that I did when I first found out!!! You CAN breastfeed an adopted baby! How wonderful is that?!
srusse24 explained alot of stuff...I started out searching on Google...TONS of info...and there IS a supplemental system because most women don't make 100% of a milk supply for their baby, but every bit counts! There are two to choose from...the SNS(supplemental nursing system) and the Lact-aid. Both allow you to nurse your baby and supplement at the same time. I will be doing the same protocol as srusse24, from Lenore Goldfarb and Dr newman...type "Ask Lenore" into google (I think I can say this on here) and it'll take you to the website. You can go to message boards there too to ask ???s. Also try contacting the La Leche League in your area. I actually found a leader in the town next to me who adopted two children and BF them both!!!!
The major thing, from the advice I've gotten so far, is to set up a good support system and have a realistic expectation of it ie: you might not have 100% milk supply, but the benefit of milk and bonding that you WILL give your baby will be WELL worth it!!!
Where are you in the adoption process right now?? Congrats on your decision...PM me if you have any questions!!!
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