Induced lactation readies your body to produce human milk without the need for gestation (pregnancy).

Ideally, this process begins about six months before the baby’s expected arrival, though shorter intervals may be possible. It mimics the important hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and childbirth, which are essential for stimulating human milk production. The protocol combines carefully selected medications with breast pump stimulation to support and encourage milk supply. Success can vary depending on individual circumstances.

Typical situations include multiple lactating parents, traditional surrogacy, utilizing a gestational carrier, and adoption.