What is a milk bank?

Links

Breastfeeding Information |

Benefits for the mother and baby. Common problems and solutions. How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?

Milk Banks in South Africa |

Find a milk bank near you.

Breastfeeding articles and videos |

Breastfeeding articles and videos from Dr. Jack Newman @ www.breastfeedingonline.com

Returning to work |

Many women are intimidated by the idea of asking their employers to support them in breastfeeding. However, research conducted in South Africa indicates that most companies are amenable to providing this support, but are simple unaware of breastfeeding women’s needs.

Risks of formula feeding |

The World Health Oganisation (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes requires that parents be informed about the health hazards of the unnecessary or improper use of infant formula. This article gives information from an extensive body of research documenting the importance of breastfeeding and the associated risks of formula feeding.

HMBASA Milk Bank Guidelines |

Best practice for the collection, storage and handling of human milk.

HMBASA SOPs for Low Resource Milk Banks |

Guidelines for operating a human milk bank in low resource settings.

FoneAstra |

1. Milk Pasteurization Monitor: Building Capacity of Small-Scale Human Milk Banks.

2. University of Washington Video explaining how FoneAstra works.