How much is breast milk sold for?

[germin8]

I'm curious to know... if someone were selling their breast milk (instead of donating), what would the going rate be per ounce? Any ideas?

I would like to know... b/c if someone were to sell it locally, it would be nice to know if it is cheaper than having free/donated breast milk shipped overnight at over $100 a shipment.

Thanks.

[cristeen]

I know here it is illegal to sell it.

But the milk bank charges about 3.50/oz.

Its never worth it to pay for shipping unless theyre shipping at least 150 oz, IMO.

I'd also suggest exhausting all avenues for sourcing. LLL meetings, mw, IBCLC, etc.

[germin8]

Ahhh, you must be in one of these 3 states - NY, CA, or TX.

Milk bank is a bit different... more expensive.

I think it's going for $1 or $2... but which is more common?