When Glenis Liz-Decuir and her wife were expecting their third child, they decided together that both of them wanted to share in the experience of nursing the new baby, and began to explore the possibility of co-breastfeeding. Co-breastfeeding required Glenis to induce lactation — a process many doctors aren’t even aware exists — via the Newman-Goldfarb protocol. This required a mix of medications over at least 22-24 weeks time that essentially tricked Glenis’ body into thinking she was pregnant. However, the results were well worth it, as they helped bond Glenis, her wife and her new son, and also helped spread out the logistical challenges of breastfeeding over two women instead of only one.

Key Takeaways:

• Co breastfeeding is possible thru the use of birth control and an uptake in prolactin thru medication.
• Co breastfeeding allows same sex partners to both share in the breast feeding experience.
• co breast feeding allows not only both parents to enjoy the benefits, but lightens the work load as well.

“Being under the care of a doctor was very important because I had never done this before and I knew I would be taking medications. After exploring several options, we chose the Newman Goldfarb Protocol as our method of induced lactation.”

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