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"I firmly believe that the practice of Milk Banking is still in it's infancy, globally and especially in South Africa. I expect it will steadily increase in profile and will progressively gain support until it overshadows blood transfusion both in the public and medical eye.
 
Donating breast milk is an act that involves the least pain and the most gain, compared to any other human tissue or organ donation. It is potentially life-saving and is worth more than equipment or staff. Together with KMC, it is an intervention that most doctors themselves cannot give, but most mothers can - it completes medical care."

Dr Alan Horn - Neonatologist (Cape Town, South Africa)

"I express and freeze my milk for donation as there is no better feeling than knowing we are helping other moms and babies."


Andrea (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town

"I highly recommend donating breastmilk. Knowing that breastmilk may help to take these babies out of harms way definitely gave me a feeling of fulfillment."


Kariema (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town

"The incredible experience of Gabi’s premature birth gave us the unexpected opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others by donating breastmilk."


Terri (breastmilk donor) Cape Town

Milk Matters

My baby is 3 weeks old. So many people are giving me advice on breastfeeding, who should I listen to?

While pregnant you have probably noticed how others love to tell you about their pregnancies, mostly emphasizing the negative experiences. Breastfeeding is much the same; everyone has had a "problem" like yours and knows how to resolve it. The difficulty is that you have to differentiate between the good and the poor advice.

My suggestion is that you find a lactation consultant or go to a reputable Well Baby Clinic. Should you live where neither is available, decide on the person (family friend or health worker) who you trust and listen to him or her only. It is better not to argue with your other "advisers" but to agree with whatever they say and do what makes sense to you anyway. Ignore comments like "are you feeding your baby again?" "Are you sure he is getting enough?"

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