Breastfeeding my baby that I won't birth

My wife is 20 weeks pregnant and I am very interested in breast feeding too, talked to gp and got advice from endocrinologist and all think it is possible.
Any one heard of this or breastfed an adopted or fostered baby? Know I will need medication and to pump lots and might not produce much milk but just want the experience. I may not be able to carry a baby myself aft infertility and a miscarriage and just want part of the experience my wife is having.
Our midwife is supportive and is talking to a local lactation consultant, but any ideas or suggestions would be apprciated

Hi,

I had trouble b/feeding my first baby, tried anything and everything that anyone would suggest to increase my milk supply as I had next to nothing (literally). I went on domperidone medication from my gp. My MW had said she knew of someone or had a client who adopted a baby from day dot and wanted to bfeed the baby and did so successfully with this medication. I also used naturopham medication from the chemist and that was the only thing that really made me leak.

http://www.naturopharm.co.nz/products/maternity_products/MilkFlow.asp

Hope this helps. I would suggest you both express (hand or pump) if you can also successfully bfeed to keep up your supply as well. I'm 32 weeks preg with my second baby and have already been to two bfeeding classes so I would suggest these too.

Sounds like you have a great plan once baby is born. :)

trade me sells breastpumps much cheaper than new ones and I guess you'll get double the use out of it :D I've found that electric pumps a waaaaay better than manual pumps but would pay to do your own research.

The first bfeeding class I went to I went alone (and so did the other preg mothers expect one who had her partner and mother there) and the second one I went a good friend (and everyone had a female friend or mother there expect one who went alone and another had her partner there). It's good going with someone and its a great chance to meet other mums due around the same time (and they're free).

Hope all is going well in the pregnancy. :)