Donor Breast Milk | Is It Safe?

Human donor breast milk can be confusing for parents due to concerns over safety. Additionally, parents may choose to use donor breast milk only to have family members tell them it’s the wrong decision. Let’s explore the use of donor breast milk, why it is recommended, and how it is safely screened in hopes of assisting you in making an informed decision on the use of donor breast milk for preemies or other fragile babies. Using donated breast milk from a milk bank can be very safe. Why use donated breast milk?
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[@TheMaternityMentor]

What are your thoughts or fears on using donor milk with your baby?

[@laralv229]

Hello do you happen to know how to pasteurize milk at home?

[@TheMaternityMentor]

@@laralv229 Thanks so much for the comment! Milk pasteurization is usually handled at the milk bank for sanitary reasons.

[@candacewebb120]

Interesting 🤔♥️

[@IamMonaOfficial]

I have a one month old preemie that was in NICU for 14 days. I was never even advised about the option of having donor breastmilk. I would’ve chosen that option but instead they put him on ready to feed Similac which I am not crazy about. Thank you for making this video because now I need to find a donor on my own.

[@TheMaternityMentor]

You're welcome! It's really sad that the NICUs don't have this readily available. Make sure to contact a milk bank because they have the proper screening methods in place. Good luck!

[@The_mrs86]

Great video! This is exactly the information I needed. Thank you so much 🙏🏼

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[@jalu8334]

What if the donor milk is from someone that has HIV or hepatitis B?

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[@agees924]

I have always wondered if it’s bad to use donor milk because the mother’s body specifically produces the milk for a baby with her genetics. Now this would still be an issue with any animal milk but I am wondering if it’s still optimal or could cause problems. Could the type of milk depend on ethnicity, muscle mass, height, medical history, genetic diseases, etc?

[@TheMaternityMentor]

Thanks for asking. Breast milk is genetically designed for a woman's baby however it can be safely given to other babies. The reason why donor milk is so safe for other babies is because its species specific milk. Our bodies were designed to digest and use human milk. When we drink animal milk, we are trying to absorb and process a different species' milk. This makes it harder on our bodies which is why babies can have adverse effects like NEC. I am sure the future will show that other factors can cause a baby to utilize one milk better than another but ultimately human milk for human babies is ideal. However, formula is another great option for many families! If you can, please like my video and subscribe to the channel. It really helps me out. Thanks!

[@agees924]

@@TheMaternityMentor Thank you!

[@TheMaternityMentor]

@@agees924 You're welcome!