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Wow, would make you buy breast milk from a stranger?

Carmie — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:42:48 GMT

I was browsing Craigslist and found this advertisement for breast milk. The price is $1 an ounce.

I wonder who would feed their baby milk from an unknown person. Kinda scary, if you ask me.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:46:35 GMT

@Carmie very scary, but I bet there are takers.

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Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:49:36 GMT

Nothing surprises me anymore. (I'm shaking my head). But I've heard of this before.

My oldest daughter was a fanatic when she was pregnant and breast feeding. She wouldn't consume any kind of caffeine or anything that could be bad for a baby.

The middle daughter breast fed for 3 months, same thing, then she started bottle (I had to start watching the baby).

I can't imagine any scenario where a mother would think this was a good idea.

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CatsyCline — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:50:17 GMT

That ad should be flagged for removal. doubt that its legal to sell bodily fluids.

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kittyloo — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:58:29 GMT

the people buying the milk is probably not actually for a baby. lots of strange people out there who like strange things. there is actually some men who like to dress and be a "baby"

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SilleeMee — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:11:15 GMT

It's totally legal to sell it.

"Legal Commentary on the Internet Sale of Human Milk"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3056027/

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VanSleepy — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:23:35 GMT

I knew you could donate it, but I didn't know you could sell it. I know a couple people who had freezers full and donated it.

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January121 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:47:04 GMT

I definitely would never allow my child to be fed breast milk from a complete stranger..... this world has gotten sicker & sicker by the day .... very 😢

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ECBG — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:52:03 GMT

Are you going to totally control the mother's diet and watch her like a hawk?

It's a loaded g u n.!!!

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GCR18 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:55:08 GMT

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Julie_23 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:25:59 GMT

Just a thought, isn't store-bought milk "breast milk from a stranger" (a cow)?

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NYCLatinaMe — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:36:07 GMT

some babies really need the breast milk and the mother can't provide. not as unusual s you think.

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Abrowneyegirl — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:42:30 GMT

This is a HUGE business that started about 18 yrs ago.

One usually buys the breast milk based on the age of the infant to receive it.

For example if you have a 4 month old you purchase milk from a nursing donor of a 4 month old as the composition of the breast milk changes as the baby ages.

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Carmie — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:30:22 GMT

I would be worried about diseases the mother might carry and drugs she might be taking. I know that there are milk banks where you can purchase human milk, but can't imagine buying from a stranger on Craigslist.

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Sunshine Kate — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:40:08 GMT

My daughter has a friend that donates her breast milk. She goes through a local hospital though.

There's a lot of people that use it. She has two children and has donated through the hospital each time.

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Trinity11 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:40:17 GMT

@Julie_23 wrote:

Just a thought, isn't store-bought milk "breast milk from a stranger" (a cow)?

No comparison with pasteurized milk and breast milk. Breast milk can transmit various diseases and STD's. An HIV positive mom can transmit it to their newborn through her breast milk.

I am surprised that it is legal to sell breast milk...

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colliemom4 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:42:01 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
My daughter has a friend that donates her breast milk. She goes through a local hospital though.

There's a lot of people that use it. She has two children and has donated through the hospital each time.

Yes. I've heard of donating to hospitals.

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GenXmuse — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:19:41 GMT

Certainly not off of Craig’s list

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graciesmom1003 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:49:49 GMT

There are organized breast milk banks through hospitals. They are very necessary for infants who have intestinal or digestive diseases that will not allow them to grow and thrive without breast milk. Formula, no matter how hybrid, just doesn't help them. obtaining banked human milk allows the child to grow and develop

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mimomof4 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:08:35 GMT

Purchasing breast milk from a stranger just seems gross.

I know there are lots of organization you can donate it to which I would think is a better option.