✪ Key Highlight: Mothers earn thousands selling breast milk to bodybuilders despite 75% contamination rates in online samples.
Introduction
Mothers across America and Britain discovered an unusual way to make money from home.
They sell their breast milk to desperate parents and fitness enthusiasts who believe it offers special health benefits.
Hi, I’m Abdur, your nutrition coach and today I’m going to analyze this growing trend of mothers selling breast milk online and the serious health risks experts warn about.
Why Are Mothers Selling Their Breast Milk?
Rising costs of raising children pushed many mothers to find creative income sources.
Keira Williams, a NICU nurse from Atlanta, made $800 in one day selling breast milk through Facebook.
She charges 50 cents per ounce to other mothers but increases her price to $2 per ounce for bodybuilders.
Williams sold over 3,500 ounces since May and uses the money to fund her dream wedding and vacations.
Nicole Howard earned nearly $10,000 selling her NICU-certified milk at various price points.
She charges $1 per ounce locally, $1.50 for out-of-state buyers, and offers bulk discounts at 75 cents per ounce.
Howard started a mobile bartending business with her breast milk earnings.
✪ Fact: Some mothers produce excess milk that overflows their freezers, creating natural supply for sales.
Who Buys Breast Milk And Why?
Two main groups drive the breast milk market: struggling parents and fitness enthusiasts.
Parents who cannot breastfeed or produce enough milk turn to online sellers for their babies.
Bodybuilders treat breast milk as a natural protein shake and believe it offers superior muscle-building benefits.
Social media influencers promote breast milk as a superfood containing vitamins A, B12, D, calcium, and antibodies.
Gym enthusiasts call it the most anabolic natural supplement and hope it boosts muscle growth and recovery.
The COVID-19 pandemic increased demand as people searched for immunity-boosting superfoods.
The Make America Healthy Again movement further fueled interest in natural health products.
✪ Note: Bodybuilders pay premium prices because they view breast milk as pre-mixed protein with special properties.
What Do Scientists Say About Adult Breast Milk Consumption?
Experts from Queen Mary University of London deliver a clear warning about adult breast milk consumption.
No scientific study proves that breast milk offers adults anything more than a placebo effect.
The proven benefits of breast milk apply specifically to infants, not grown adults.
Adult digestive systems process nutrients differently than developing baby systems.
The antibodies in breast milk target infant-specific needs and provide no special advantages to adult immune systems.
Adults can obtain the same vitamins and minerals from regular food sources more efficiently.
✪ Pro Tip: Focus on proven protein sources like lean meats, eggs, and dairy for muscle building instead.
What Are The Safety Risks Of Buying Breast Milk Online?
Nationwide Children’s Hospital conducted a study that reveals shocking contamination rates in online breast milk.
Out of 101 samples purchased online, 10 percent contained cow’s milk or baby formula as adulterants.
Even more alarming, 75 percent of samples contained disease-causing bacteria or viruses.
These contaminated samples could cause serious infections in anyone who consumes them.
Online sellers often lack proper storage and handling protocols that ensure milk safety.
Temperature control during shipping and storage affects milk quality and bacterial growth.
Medical experts warn that buying breast milk online carries significant contamination and infection risks.
✪ Fact: Proper milk banks follow strict screening and pasteurization protocols that online sellers typically skip.
How Do Mothers Feel About This Business?
Many mothers describe selling breast milk as an empowering experience that provides financial freedom.
Megan Lemmons from Los Angeles calls it the most empowering and beautiful thing she has ever done.
She takes pride in her milk money and the ability to support her family naturally.
UK mothers appreciate earning income without paying expensive childcare costs.
Emily, a British stay-at-home mom, sees it as making money from something her body produces for free.
Many sellers feel they help other families while solving their own financial stress.
Williams notes she carefully screens buyers to avoid inappropriate requests and only deals with serious customers.
✪ Note: Sellers report the process feels like a full-time job but provides flexible income opportunities.
The Bottom Line
The breast milk sales trend reflects desperate economic times and misguided health beliefs about natural superfoods.
Smart nutrition comes from proven science, not expensive trends that promise magical results.
Share your thoughts about this growing trend in the comments below and let me know if you have questions about safe protein sources for your fitness goals.
References
At NutritionCrown, we use quality and credible sources to ensure our content is accurate and trustworthy. Below are the sources referenced in creating this article:
- Local 12: Moms Making Thousands Selling Breast Milk to Bodybuilders
- LADbible: Mothers Selling Breast Milk to Bodybuilders as Side Hustle
- Firstpost: Mothers in US and UK Selling Breast Milk to Bodybuilders
- Vice: Moms Making Thousands Selling Breast Milk to Bodybuilders
- The Independent: Mother Selling Breast Milk Online to Bodybuilders
