"I have no doubt that donor milk saves premature babies' lives and helps prevent HIV infection."
Dr. Max Kroon, Paediatrician
"I do not have time to do charity work, nor do I have an abundance of money to donate to all those worthy causes out there, so this was my way of giving back to society.
Wouldn't you hope that a mom out there would step up and do the same thing for your baby?"
Lisa V (breastmilk donor) - Cape Town
"The incredible experience of Gabi’s premature birth gave us the unexpected opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others by donating breastmilk."
Terri (breastmilk donor) Cape Town
"It was a very rewarding experience knowing that I could make such a difference."
Tracy (breastmilk donor) - Devil's Peak
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.