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NICU moms, Donor breast milk?
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renee92405
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NICU moms, Donor breast milk?
Anyone have any experience or knowledge about using donor breast milk?
My son was born 8 weeks premature. He is in NICU.
I am pumping. But at the rate they are increasing his feedings, he will surpass my supply.
The doctors mentioned using donated breast milk. They said formula wouldn't be the best option. I have not had time to research all this yet.
It apparently goes thru rigorous testing and is ultra pasteurized.
Any one have any experience with this?
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Posted 7/21/14 10:26 AM  |
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ElizaRags35
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Re: NICU moms, Donor breast milk?
No personal experience but I do know that these two organizations can help w/ donor milk --
Eats on Feets NY
Human Milk 4 Human Babies
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/21/14 12:33 PM |
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mrsL2012
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NICU moms, Donor breast milk?
I'm a NICU nurse (not on LI anymore, moved OOS a few years ago). We use donor milk where I work, it is tested like donated blood is tested, as well as pasteurized, like you said. Preemie babies tolerate it very well, much better than formula most of the time. If I had a NICU baby, I would agree to donor milk in a heartbeat.
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| Posted 7/21/14 9:30 PM |
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Katareen
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NICU moms, Donor breast milk?
Do you have to pay for it OOP? I know donor milk (from a milk bank) is VERY expensive. But I'm note sure it if works differently for a NICU vs a person purchasing it privately.
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| Posted 7/22/14 12:49 PM |
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