he breast milk bank Catalan An urgent appeal for donations has been launched due to insufficient reserves.The organization relies on blood and tissue banks and cannot meet hospital requests for this food, especially for premature baby extreme.
Breast milk is the best food a newborn can receive because it is more complete than any other alternative.Specifically, it contains a series of protein, Antibody and Fat Guarantees growth and protects baby from the most common diseases such as diarrhea or pneumonia.
Who can donate milk
In order to donate breast milk, just meet a series of requirements: The woman must be 18 years or older You must have been breastfeeding correctly, be in good health, and follow healthy lifestyle habits over the years.
File photo of baby drinking milk from mother’s breast / EP
if you can’t do it medical Regular use of medications, smokes or suffering from certain chronic or infectious diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, or malignant tumors.
Why donating is important
The center distributes the milk to hospitals, with each doctor deciding which child to give the milk to. It is usually targeted at premature babies weighing less than one and a half kilograms whose mothers have no breast milk of their own or have low production.
so, They are completely dependent on donors Get a precise balance of vitamins, minerals and other elements to help them develop properly. It can also be used after digestive system surgery, as this milk is easier to digest and promotes intestinal recovery.