"We are more than happy that we can help by donating milk. The Lord has truely provided for us and our baby in abundance and we would like to share his goodness to those little ones in need."
Louis, Megan & Baby Rebekah - (Dad, breastmilk donor mother and their baby) - Hermanus
"Remember that your small effort can make a huge difference in the lives of babies that struggle for survival."
Michelle (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town
“As a mother and a registered midwife and nursing sister nursing premature and sick babies, I urge mothers to donate breast milk especially if you have plenty. Your milk gives these small babies hope and a chance at life.”
Lucile, NICU Nursing Sister & Recipient Baby's Mom, Cape Town
"I LOVE donating milk, especially since I have far too much of it, and love knowing I can give other babies a nutritious start in life"
Dena F. (breastmilk donor) - Noordhoek
What is baby led or demand feeding?
Baby led feeding implies that we learn to read our baby's cues and feed our baby accordingly i.e. as often and for as long as our babies want to, and not according to the clock.
Learning about your baby's cues.
An example of a baby's cues:
When your baby starts to wake up after a good sleep, she tends to wriggle and squirm.
If left alone she tends to become more restless and may turn her head from side to side and put her fingers or fists into her mouth.
If left alone for longer she begins to make little noises, which if ignored become louder and louder and develop into a full bellowed cry.
The best time to feed your baby is when she indicates to you that she is hungry by turning her head from side to side and/or putting her fingers or fists into her mouth.
Leaving her to cry loudly may be too late, as she would need to be settled before you could feed her. This statement must also be taken in the right context; there will obviously be times when you are unable to immediately tend to your baby's needs. As parents we can only strive do our best and no more.
The so called quiet alert time, when your baby has just woken or, after her feed when she is still awake but very calm, is a good time to massage, bath or just spend time communicating with your baby.