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Australia is facing a critical shortage of donated breastmilk needed to help thousands of the most vulnerable babies during their early weeks of life. Last year, 55,000 bottles of breastmilk were sent to 35 hospitals across the country. Every week about 130 litres is collected. But Lifeblood, the organisation that supplies the milk, says demand is increasing. “Donor numbers are lower than what we need to meet demand.
Breastfeeding mums also need to avoid alcohol and common medications including ibuprofen. Experts, including former Olympian turned obstetrician Dr Jana Pittman said that should not be a barrier to donating. “Donating breastmilk is a wonderfully special thing that you may have the potential to do,” Dr Pittman said. “Obviously, there’s a few hoops to jump through because we’re giving that milk to little premature babies, but please hang in there and give it a shot.
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