"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
I hope that this project keeps going for years to come- it is truly a fantastic initiative. What a great way to make a huge difference in the lives of those special little people…"
Megan (breastmilk donor) Blue Downs, Cape Town
"My little Gabe had the benefit of donor milk from Milk Matters! He was born at 27 weeks, 900grams (dropped to 750 grams) and he is now 2.3kg!! He has had very little serious health problems and it is my firm believe that it is due to the donor breast milk that he received!! "
Angelique - mom of baby who received donor milk
"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
Do the size and shape of my nipples or breasts influence breastfeeding?
Regardless of the size of breasts, big or small, they can all produce the amount of milk required. This is provided off course that the ground rules are followed. Make doubly sure that your baby is correctly latched. (See FAQ and TIPS page on latch and positioning) Sore nipples are not the only indicator of a poor latch. A crying demanding baby, a baby with poor weight gain or a baby who is always difficult to rouse, can also be indicators of a poor latch.
Breastfeed as often as your baby wants to, avoid giving him the tea, water or juice and you will be assured of a good milk supply. Medical conditions that affect milk supply do exist but are extremely rare.
In the past much attention has been paid to nipple size and shape. The key answer to this is that babies do not nipple feed, they breastfeed. Meaning, the nipple is the vessel through which the milk flows and the breast is what the baby latches on to. Early successful latching is more about the baby's initial ability than the shape or size of the mother's nipple.
In rare instances nipple shields could be useful, but are most often used unnecessarily.