Repost - getting close to our little guy's arrival. Milk needed in Indy.

Hi Christina,

I'm looking for a home for my extra milk. I can't donate to a milk bank because I'm on a medication for high blood pressure (labetelol) which is safe for breastfeeding, but they're pretty strict. I took it while nursing my first child for about 3 months (and am hopefully my blood pressure will settle out soon this time as well). I have a 1-mo-old, and produce too much, and currently pump ~8 oz/day (could do more, I suppose). I don't want to throw out what I've got so far and would be nice to know there is a use for milk I pump in the future. I'd hate to throw it out, but it only lasts 3 months in the freezer and I don't have much freezer space anyway. Let me know if you'd be interested, feel free to email me any questions.
thanks, Beth

Still in need for a milk donor in Indy. We thought we had a donor but haven't heard from her in awhile so are looking for a replacement / backup donor. Here's my original post I posted in April.


26 years ago, my mom unknowingly infected me with HIV. 25 years later, and my partner and I are expecting a wee one in October. With medical science being what it is today, it is almost guaranteed that I will not transmit the virus to the baby, but I will also not be able to breastfeed because of it. However, I am an adamant believer in breastfeeding and desperately would like our son to be able to reap the benefits of breast milk.

A woman I spoke with today told me that I may be able to find a "permanent donor" for breast milk if I start looking now. I am very interested in this process and seeing if there is anyone available to help us or knows of anyone. I moved to Indy just last September and haven't met very many people either so my circle of friends is very limited at this point.

Any help that any one could suggest would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much!

*Christina