"Milk Matters is an amazing initiative that I am priviledged to have been involved in."
Samantha, breastmilk donor - Bergvliet
"It is such a great priviledge and pleasure to be able to give what I can give. It is truly an honour."
Jaclyn, breastmilk donor - Kuils River
"No matter how much milk I managed to donate (which at times wasn't much) it was gratefully received by Milk Matters. They were also very helpful and organised, making the whole process really smooth and painless. I definitely plan to donate again in the future."
Leigh M (breastmik donor) - Kirstenhof
"As a working mom who must travel for work, I could pump and donate my milk and still be discreet with my work colleagues.
Milk Matters made the whole experience of donating milk so easy. They provided all the bottles and even arranged with the hotel to store my milk.
I was so pleased that I could donate my milk to babies who could really use it instead of having to throw it away."
Elizabeth - donor mom from USA
Preparing for your Baby's Birth
General Breastfeeding Tips
Your Newborn Baby
Potential Breastfeeding Problems
Where to go for support
Preparing for Your Baby's Birth
- Planning for your baby's birth
- Choosing your Health Professional and Birth Place
- Pain Relief during labour
Planning For Your Baby's Birth
Before making choices related to your baby's birth, do the necessary research and choose your general practitioner, obstetrician, midwife, doula, paediatrician and hospital with care. Perhaps you want to include the option of a homeopath, body stress release practitioner, acupuncturist or reflexologist.
Choosing Your Health Professional and Hospital
Even if you hardly ever visit a doctor, it is likely that you will be doing so more often once you start a family.
Some expectant parents choose the hospital before their obstetrician if the hospital offers the kind of birth and breastfeeding experience that they are looking for.
You are not obliged to accept the services of the paediatrician that your obstetrician refers you to. You are entitled to choose you own paediatrician.
Pain Relief During Labour
Prof Justice Hoffmeyer said "If a doula was a drug, it would be illegal not to give it to woman in labour" 'Doula' is a Greek word referring to a woman that supports other woman or couples in labour. Acquiring the services of a doula may be what you are looking for. (See useful contacts page.)
Look at what pain relief options are available to you. Perhaps you would like to consider alternative methods of pain relief as well. Speak to others, investigate who practices in your area. Pay them a visit so that you can decide what you are comfortable with.
