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?).