Southampton: Mothers sought as hospital's milk bank stocks run low

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A hospital appeals for breast milk to be donated so it can help more premature newborns like Teddy.

New mum Jennifer Blandford explained how important donated milk was to her prematurely born son Teddy

University Hospital Southampton collects breast milk from donors that is then fed to premature babies and those who have had abdomen surgery. Its milk bank is the central bank for the southern region, providing donor milk to six other hospitals and trusts. "This milk helps save the lives of premature and sick babies throughout the south. And for some mums, it bridges the gap whilst they are establishing their milk supply.New mum Jennifer Blandford wants to highlight the importance of donated milk after her son Teddy was born at 32 weeks.

 

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We got ourselves a big donor! : )

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Are they accepting it from people who identify as males?

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