# Informal Human Milk Sharing Among US Mothers

## TL;DR

The study explores how US mothers use human milk obtained informally, such as from friends or online, and its prevalence in a national sample.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the prevalence and characteristics of informal human milk sharing among US mothers.

## Key findings

- A notable proportion of mothers reported using human milk from informal sources.
- Informal milk sharing was more common among certain demographic groups.
- Mothers often cited convenience and availability as reasons for informal milk sharing.

## Abstract

This survey study evaluates reported use of human milk acquired from informal sources in a diverse, national US sample.