What happens when breastfeeding doesn't work out? Interview with Share the Drop founder, Kelly Cox

Many families find themselves in the position of wanting their baby to be fed breastmilk, but not being able to breastfeed. This might be known ahead of time due to adoption or surrogacy, or it might be unplanned after breastfeeding doesn't work out for you. There is often shame and internalized judgement surrounding the difficult decision to stop breastfeeding. And many parents think that formula is the only alternative to breastfeeding. Sharing breastmilk, formally through a milk bank or informally through your community, is a great option for families who want their babies to have the benefits that breastmilk provides without being able to produce milk themselves.

In this conversation Kelly Cox shares with us about her app, Share the Drop, that offers parents a place to find breastmilk in their communities and create ongoing relationships to help feed their babies. Every parent who wants an alternative to formula should listen to this conversation.

We talk about creating a feeding plan for your family, the safety of breastmilk sharing, and how to create a successful, shame-free approach to feeding your baby.

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