"It felt wonderful to be able to help other moms and babies in the same way that I had been helped. It has been very special to be both a donor and recipient of breastmilk through the milk bank."
Debbie K. (donor and recipient)
"Having had a baby almost 8 weeks early myself, it meant a lot to help other prem babies, without milk from their moms, by donating milk to Milk Matters, a very special organisation that is very close to my heart."
Michelle S. (breastmilk donor) - Greenpoint
"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
"I urge any mom out there, wondering if donating milk is for them, to think about how many lives can be saved."
Lisa (breastmilk donor) - Kirstenhof
What can be done about milk leaking from the breasts?
This is not really a problem, but can be annoying. Milk starts leaking from the breasts when the let-down reflex occurs. Breast pads (disposable or washable) can be used. Change these frequently. If you feel the milk let-down between feeds, apply backward pressure by pressing firmly against the nipples with your hands or your arms. This will stop or slow down the milk flow.