Would YOU breastfeed another woman's baby? New trend for wet nursing hits Britain
WET nursing isn't often discussed but it would seem breastfeeding another woman's child is a trend that's coming back.
A trend for wet nursing has hit Britain and a debate has been sparked
For those who don't know, a wet nurse is a woman who breastfeeds and cares for another's child. And, while this might seem uncommon, it's a topic of discussion this week.
The conversations arose when pictures of 26-year-old mother Jessica Anne Colletti breastfeeding her son and a friend’s child at the same time went viral earlier this week.
Netmums - a website created especially for women with children - have conducted a survey into wet nursing.
Surprisingly they found one in 25 British mums are already wet nursing a friend or relative’s baby. The survey revealed two in five people would breastfeed a stranger’s tot.
She said: “Milksharing is the ultimate milk of human kindness.
"In a world where almost everything is now commercialised, it’s wonderful to see families coming together to help and support each other for free."
She added: "Everyone involved - from the mums donating milk to those running the sites - give their time and effort without charge to ensure babies get a healthy start in life.
"The trend may be new but it’s already touching people’s lives and making a significant difference which will last the families it helps forever."