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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)

"When Milk Matters told me that preemies needed just 50ml a day to survive and I was feeding my son breastmilk all day long, I wanted to help and knew I could."


Helen (breastmilk donor) - University Estate

"When Milk Matters told me that preemies needed just 50ml a day to survive and I was feeding my son breastmilk all day long, I wanted to help and knew I could."


Helen (breastmilk donor) - University Estate

 

"It felt wonderful to be able to help other moms and babies in the same way that I had been helped. It has been very special to be both a donor and recipient of breastmilk through the milk bank."


Debbie K. (donor and recipient)

Milk Matters

What can be done about milk leaking from the breasts?

This is not really a problem, but can be annoying. Milk starts leaking from the breasts when the let-down reflex occurs. Breast pads (disposable or washable) can be used. Change these frequently. If you feel the milk let-down between feeds, apply backward pressure by pressing firmly against the nipples with your hands or your arms. This will stop or slow down the milk flow.

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