"So easy to donate - no hassle. Seen many babies in hospital neonatal ICUs do so well on donor milk."
Liza, brestmilk donor and physiotherapist - Kenilworth
"I viewed a pamphlet about Milk Matters one day and I thought to myself wow can people actually do something like that.
My daughter was eight months old, I was breastfeeding and I thought to myself I have more than enough milk for my daughter so I might as well spare some for those small little angels."
Jacky R (breastmilk donor) - Claremont
"I highly recommend donating breastmilk. Knowing that breastmilk may help to take these babies out of harms way definitely gave me a feeling of fulfillment."
Kariema (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town
"It was a priviledge to share my daughter's milk. Hope to have another baby soon & loooads of milk!"
Stefanie, breastmilk donor - Muizenberg
What is the cause and how do you treat a lump in the breast?
A blocked milk duct may cause a lump, pain and redness in the breast.
Your baby may also become fussy at the breast as the milk flow may be slower than before.
This occurs when the milk ducts become blocked so that milk cannot pass through to the baby. The milk glands behind the ducts then fail to drain completely causing increased pressure and pain.
The condition is often linked to :
- Wearing a constricting bra or clothing,
- Insufficient drainage of the breast either by the baby, or
- By infrequent feeding.
Encourage milk flow by applying warmth to the lumpy area before feeding and gently massaging the breast while feeding.
When possible, shorten the interval between feeds.
Change the baby's position at the breast. (See page on FAQ Position and Latch)
If the lumps continue they can also be very effectively treated by one or two ultrasound treatments administered by an experienced physiotherapist.
If you feel ill, headachy, and feverish, the surrounding tissue may have become inflamed in which case you need to see a doctor. (See Mastitis below)