Would you hire a wet nurse?

[HotI]

I wouldn't hire a wet nurse for full time breastfeeding because i believe that is a major commitment and should be done for love not money.

- i think the actual cost would be more than i could pay, and so paying an amount would cheapen it, and therefore it is better for no money to cross hands.
- Wet nursing has some links to slavery, and has abit of an ick factor for me.
- there is more to breastfeeding than just the breastmilk. the closeness, the looks, the sharing of antibodies etc, doing this for money would make it less enjoyable. And i want it to be enjoyable for my child.
- In saying this, i would like to have a close friend who was willing to breastfeed my child for times when i am unable to (my DD won't take EBM and so we are together or she has to wait) but i don't have someone who would be comfortable in filling that role (i wonder if she would feed from someone else?).

[Fleur]

Thanks so far for the replies.. I think this is interesting, considering it used to be done all the time, back in the day.. Amaunet and New Dawn, - I would happily accept EBM, or let my friend feed my bub on a one off emergency, but full time?? Thats the part I'm not sure about??

Same... EBM, sure, the occasional BF, yes but full time.. I don't know.

[Eenee]

happily except EBM and maybe let someone who is a close friend or family member feed my baby, but couldn't hire someone. I'd happily be a wet nurse for someone though and not be paid- not full time though as I have my family to think about but happy for there baby to come to me for feeds.