DONOR HUMAN MILK BLOG FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

How can your NICU reduce incidence of NEC and feeding intolerance? Donor human milk supplemental feeding is a key factor.

Human milk-based fortifier supports an exclusive human milk (EHM) diet for NICU premature infants. What else makes it so beneficial?

NEC risks in premature infants are lessened by a human milk diet. But infants fed formula are at a higher risk. These are the reasons why.

Breast milk and donor human milk offer incredible health benefits to at-risk and healthy infants. What exactly makes it so impactful?

How can NICU clinicians help parents understand the incredible value of donor milk? Read these 4 tips to give them the support they need.

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) symptoms may be reduced with a human milk diet. Veronique Demers-Mathieu, PhD, discusses the evidence.

Lactose is the most abundant sugar in human milk. What are its impacts on digestion and the gut?

Do transforming growth factor-2 and epidermal growth factor levels differ between Medolac donor product and raw breast milk?

Are you planning to expand use of donor milk in your hospital? Read on for details you should to know to make an informed decision.

Do ranges of lactoferrin and SIgA concentrations vary between raw breast milk samples?

Read part 2 of this series on metabolism and nutrition factors and how they impact neonatal screening.

How do metabolism and nutrition factors impact neonatal screening? Read part one of this fascinating topic.

Some donor milk processes do not destroy all heat-stable pathogens. Learn how they survive, and how to minimize risk for your NICU patients.

How does neonatal nutrition impact the developing gut microbiome?

GBS transmission through expressed breast milk enteral feeding and the resulting neonatal sepsis impacts may need more scrutiny than ever.

How does an exclusive human milk diet of mother's own milk and/or donor milk improve premature infant gut health and outcomes?

Standard donor milk does not offer preterm milk nutrients. Learn what you can do to provide optimal nutrition in your NICU.

Many NICUs struggle to get enough donor milk or human milk-based nutrition for their preterm infants. Read 4 reasons, and 4 solutions.

Certain donor milk processes will not remove heat resistant bacteria. Here's what you need to know about donor milk, and what to ask.

Donor human milk tall tales spread misinformation. Learn the truths of these 5 tall tales.