Want to breastfeed my adopted toddler

[cheerma]

Our dd came to us at 5 months thru foster care. Because I was afraid of Children's Service I didn't breastfeed. We finally adopted her at age 3. Various reasons, including my intuition, her own interest, two therapists, etc have led me to want to breastfeed dd for 6 to 12 months. She's got attachment issues, autism, born tox positive, and came a meth lab where she was addicted, abused and neglected. Emotionally she's about 3. Intellectually she's about 6.

So I'm looking for advice ok how to get domperadone (sp?) because I'm getting push back from my doc. I will try my dd's doc. But is there a legal way to get the med thru other channels?

My daughter is interested in nursing and I wish I started sooner. If she didn't show interest, I would not pursue this because it is too physically intimate to press upon a child of her age.

Advice on how to prepare her is appreciated. Books for children, online materials, bringing her around my breastfeeding friends more often? I know the protocol to start lactation, so no help needed there.

4 is old to star, but DH and I believe that's what she needs and since two therapists agree (one her occupational therapist, the other my personal therapist) I'm willing to try as long as my child is comfortable.

I apologize if I've posted in the wrong forum.

[LilMomma83]

Subbing... I hope this goes well for you and I wish I had some advice...but I sure will be interested to read the answers you get!

[Buzzer Beater]

You can get domperidone here: http://www.inhousepharmacy.biz/ 

I have used them for five or six orders and never had a problem. It does take about three weeks for delivery each time tho, so if you use them leave enough time so you don't run out.

Good luck.

[Marissamom]

if you can't get doperidone, you may also be able to induce lactation by pumping and nursing. also the option of using an SNS while you get started.