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I'm not looking to shame anyone, or to start an argument. I'm just pointing out an interesting opportunity the current situation offers.
Back in the old days wealthy women would hire wet nurses to supply breast milk for their children. Now formula has only been around since 1951 and there have been some really serious scandals with the industry, Nestlé sold tons of absolutely worthless baby formula on the African Continent for quite some time after being forced to quit selling said product in the developed world essentially murdering who knows how many infants there.
Human breast milk simply is the best thing to feed human infants. Though it is, for some just too much of a hassle, apparently to deal with.
However, since the 1980s there have been a fair number of women selling breast milk. And at a good price.
Seems to me that right now would be a great time for women who are lactating to make a pretty decent price for their milk.
If I were both female and lactating I'd be pumping and freezing like mad.
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helenS · 36-40, F
There's no hassle whatsoever connected with breastfeeding. I breastfed two babies, and it made me feel very close to them. There really was a connection. Even though I have very small breasts, I produced tons of milk.

PS I don't know what you mean, current situation?
McGeeisme · 61-69, M
@helenS there is a massive, and dangerous shortage of formula in the US due to continued formula and a decided lack of facilities making the stuff.
helenS · 36-40, F
@McGeeisme Nobody uses an artificial substitute of breastmilk where I live. The mere thought of "feeding" my child with an industry product is horrible. Unless there are medical reasons, of course.
McGeeisme · 61-69, M
@helenS nationally, in the US, almost no one breast feeds. Pretty much everyone uses formula.
helenS · 36-40, F
@McGeeisme And why please??? I don't get it. 😐
I have feet, I don't a wheelchair.
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
@helenS Besides the fact mothers have little or no time for maternity leave there is a moral stigma about breastfeeding in public.
McGeeisme · 61-69, M
@SageWanderer were you a mother pre-op?