I breastfed for 3 months, then switched to formula. The reason for the switch was twofold - my son never seemed satisfied from my milk and was always fussy and my workplace had two options for at-work expression: my car or a public bathroom. Not to mention, having scheduled times to express or a place to store the milk was out of the question.
After the switch to formula, my son was much happier. I wasn't; I felt a tremendous sense of loss after I stopped as I enjoyed breastfeeding, even though it was inconvenient at times. I don't recall ever feeding in public because we didn't go out much when he was that young. I did have a nurse come by for an hour long visit a week after he was born and nursed in front of her without reserve. I also had no problem nursing in front of my mother without covering up. I personally am not bothered by women feeding in public and can't comprehend why it's even an issue.
I doubt I would ever have sold my milk, mostly because I never could produce enough in the first place. I don't see why it would outlawed - I suppose it could be tested like plasma or blood if there was a market for it.
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