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"It was a very rewarding experience knowing that I could make such a difference."


Tracy (breastmilk donor) - Devil's Peak

"I express and freeze my milk for donation as there is no better feeling than knowing we are helping other moms and babies."


Andrea (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town

"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

 

"I firmly believe that the practice of Milk Banking is still in it's infancy, globally and especially in South Africa. I expect it will steadily increase in profile and will progressively gain support until it overshadows blood transfusion both in the public and medical eye.
 
Donating breast milk is an act that involves the least pain and the most gain, compared to any other human tissue or organ donation. It is potentially life-saving and is worth more than equipment or staff. Together with KMC, it is an intervention that most doctors themselves cannot give, but most mothers can - it completes medical care."

Dr Alan Horn - Neonatologist (Cape Town, South Africa)

Milk Matters

My baby is 5 days and I still have painful nipples. Can you recommend a nipple cream?

It is difficult to enjoy breastfeeding your baby while you have painful nipples. Fortunately this problem can be easily resolved once you have had the correct assistance.

In the absence of an accompanying condition such as thrush, sore nipples are caused by an incorrect or poor latch. This means that your baby is not taking enough of the breast (nipple and areola – dark area around the nipple) into his mouth when breastfeeding.

The easiest way to correct a latch is to change your feeding position.

It would be best to go to a reputable clinic or consult a lactation consultant in your area. (See Link page List for lactation consultants in SA)
If this was not possible we will try and describe below how to obtain a better latch

a)You could try the cross hold position. Or
b)The rugby ball position as described under Position and Latch under FAQ

If you have successfully corrected the latch, your nipples may still be tender to start with but by the time you have counted to ten, they should be feeling markedly better if not 100%.

Should your nipples continue to be painful, take your baby off the breast and try again.

Taking the baby off the breast incorrectly can also cause painful nipples. Avoid hurting your nipple by inserting your pinkie into the corner of his mouth to break the suction and simultaneously take him off the breast.

Nipple creams or laser treatment by an experienced physiotherapist will only help to heal the nipples when one corrects the latch as well.

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