there are breastmilk banks across the country if you are interested in obtaining breastmilk for your baby. breastmilk is a bodily fluid and can contain harmful viruses such as hepatitis b/c hiv etc. i would not recommend using frozen milk that someone offers you. at least the milk from the milk bank has been screened. your baby will grow and develop normally whether you use donated milk from the milk bank or formula. the most important thing is for you to follow your doctors' advice and get back on the medications that are so important to your health. ultimately taking care of your needs is more important than offering breastmilk to your infant. .
i can’t breastfeed because of medications i’m taking. is it safe to accept frozen breast milk from a family member?