Why use donor milk?
Feeding can sometimes be difficult whether while in hospital or at home and there are many reasons that prevent successful breastfeeding. When this is the case, then you may think there is no alternative other than using artificial baby milk.
However, there is!
Donor breast milk is available on natal and neonatal wards in hospitals and should you wish to use donor milk or have any questions, then all you need to do is ask a member of staff on the ward.
Donor milk is a great alternative if you plan to breastfeed but do not currently have the sufficient supply of milk to sustain breast feeding your baby. Then, once you have a good supply, it might be that you no longer need donor milk or, if you still need help, you can switch between donor and breast milk to help support you and the baby.
Donor milk is the ideal replacement in situations like this so your baby will not be exposed to the risks of artificial baby milk.
Why give donor milk?
Not only can you help support other mothers who are unable to produce enough breast milk to meet the feeding needs of the baby, but it can also help save the lives of premature and sick babies in hospital.
If you are interested in becoming a breast milk donor,then please answer the following questions:
If yes to all these, or would like further information, then please contact:
The Wirral Mothers Milk Bank
Tel: 0151 482 7599
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Website: http://www.northwesthmb.org.uk
Expressing milk simply means squeezing milk out of your breast either by hand or by pump. Expressing milk, especially by hand, is a very important technique to learn due to how beneficial expressing milk can be.
Why express?
More information:Expressing and Storing of Breast Milk
How to express
Expressing by hand is easier than using a pump, especially in the first few days. Before getting started you must ensure that you have a sterilised container and youhave washed your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Once done, to express by hand use SLOWW:
More information:
www.unicef.org.uk/BabyFriendly
Storing breast milk…
Once breast milk is expressed, you may want to store this for later use. If using a breast pump, you must ensure that it is sterilised before and after use.
Breast milk must be stored in a sterilised container and can be stored in:
More information: Sterilising Baby Bottles
Last Updated: Thursday, 03 November 2016 11:42