An Alternative to Mother's Own Milk: Maternal Awareness of Donor Human Milk and Milk Banks.

Lindsay A EllsworthJulie SturzaKate Stanley

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2020)

The majority of participants previously had minimal experience using donor human milk and limited knowledge regarding donor human milk and milk banks. According to participants, medical providers did not routinely discuss milk donation and the role of donor human milk with families.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
healthcare
preterm birth
pregnant women
body mass index
physical activity