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James E Akre¹, Karleen D Gribble, Maureen Minchin

¹Geneva, Switzerland. james.akre@gmail.com.

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An internet-based breast milk sharing model connects donating mothers with infants needing milk. Despite some public health opposition, this mother-to-mother sharing offers a safe, manageable alternative to infant formula, expanding human milk availability.

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Public Health
Sociology
Human Lactation

Background:

A global, commerce-free internet platform facilitates breast milk sharing between mothers and recipients.
This model operates in nearly 50 countries, connecting milk donors with infants in need.
Public health authorities have expressed concerns, leading to condemnation of the initiative.

Discussion:

Opposition may stem from prejudice, perceived challenges to medical authority, and concerns for donor milk banks.
The internet platform for milk sharing is not without risks, but these can be managed.
Risk-reduction and harm-minimization strategies are crucial for safe implementation.

Key Insights:

Mother-to-mother milk sharing is an internationally endorsed practice when a mother's own milk is unavailable.
Informed sharing, proper management, and evaluation can mitigate the risks associated with donor breast milk.
This model has the potential to significantly increase the global supply of human milk.

Outlook:

Encouraging health authorities to investigate and support safe milk-sharing practices.
Promoting informed parental choice by highlighting the benefits and manageable risks of donor milk.
Expanding the world's human milk supply to improve infant health outcomes.