What you didn't know about donor milk and milk sharing

In this episode, Katie takes Rachel behind the scenes for an
in-depth exploration of donor milk—an intriguing topic that might
just challenge everything you thought you knew about this
practice.               
                 
               
  


I have to caveat that some of the information in this episode is
possibly going to get your knickers in a twist though – do we
have any episode that don’t?!


We’ll be discussing: 


 The history of milk banking 

 Are we seeing different health outcomes when using
donor milk compared to a mother’s own milk?

Are there differences between donor and mothers milk that we
should know about

What about informal, unpasteurised, milk sharing? Is this
also happening in the hospital settings as well? 

And have you ever heard the term “milk sibling”
before? 



I'll also dive into whether we need to rethink our approach to
milk when caring for vulnerable infants. Plus, Rachel asks me
about the future of milk banking—where is this practice headed?


LINKS:

Evidence-Based Methods That Promote Human Milk Feeding of Preterm
Infants 


Early postpartum pumping behaviors


Supplementation of Mother's Own Milk with Preterm Donor Milk


Maternal production of milk


Proactive Lactation Care 


Economic benefits and costs of human milk feedings


The institutional cost of acquiring 100 mL of human milk


Impact of early human milk on sepsis and health-care costs


Quality indicators for human milk use 


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The information shared in this podcast is for general educational
purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice.
Always consult with a qualified professional regarding individual
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