I did and they worked great for me...twenty years ago. But why mess with a good thing even if it was developed a long time ago?¹

Because the Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation^® aren't a good fit for everyone. And because we have learned a lot since then:

• Safety risks of domperidone. Although domperidone is safe for almost all lactating (and prospective lactating) parents and their babies, domperidone is not a safe medication for everyone.^2,3,4 And for the great majority for whom it is generally safe, domperidone can still lead to moderate to severe side effects if not properly dosed and discontinued.^5,6,7 Approaching inducing lactation without professional guidance on domperidone use is risky business. 
• Fenugreek and blessed thistle aren’t necessarily be best herbal options for inducing lactation. In fact, there may be reasons to avoid fenugreek and other herbs are probably more effective for inducing lactation anyway. Choosing the right herbs is not the only key to s
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If you're considering inducing lactation as an adoptive parent, I'm here to support you every step of the way. As a fellow adoptive parent, I understand the unique challenges and joys that come with this journey.

Inducing lactation can create a special bond between you and your baby, providing numerous benefits such as supporting attachment and providing essential nutrients and immunities...especially important when attachment and physical health may be impaired by poor or lack of prenatal care or prenatal substance exposure^1,2. Breastfeeding may also offer a sense of normalcy after a long and often unexpected road to parenthood. It even connects you with your baby on a biological level -- genetic material in the adoptive parent’s milk (microRNA) affects how the baby's genes get expressed.^3,4.And for those of you of the Muslim faith, it is an avenue to meet the milk kinship requirement^5,6,7.

I know that the process of inducing lactation as an adoptive parent can be filled with uncertaint...