Do I have to pump breastmilk for my intended parents?

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Learn how surrogates and intended parents decide on breast milk arrangements, what’s typically expected, and the options available for feeding the baby after birth.

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Callie Megel, intake coordinator with Bright Futures Families Surrogacy, here for surrogacy question. And today's question is do I have to pump breast milk for my intended parents? And the answer to that is no, you don't have to. That is definitely something that is talked about in the early stages. Definitely ask that on your application. We talk about it at our interview as well as at the Match meeting. And it's something that could be addressed, you know, before you live or even after you deliver. But open communication is always great between you and attended parents and your agency. But the answer to that is no, you do not have to. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out.