Milk Matters

13/02/2026

The Laid Back Nursing position is a wonderful position to try and can be particularly helpful for newborns and babies struggling to get a good latch.

12/02/2026

An interesting new study just came out...

Let’s put to rest for good the false assumptions that bottle-feeding is “easier” for preemies than breastfeeding. Acording to this 2026 RCT, at their first feeding by mouth, preemies breastfed had measurably better oxygen levels and heart rates compared with those whose first oral feed was by bottle. The breastfed preemies even took more milk! Please share these findings far and wide! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41318959/

07/02/2026

We'd love our donors, past and present, to share why you chose to donate your breastmilk?

Perhaps you have a story behind why you wanted to donate that you are willing to share?

Our donors are our Superheroes as without you the milk bank could not exist. We would love to hear about your experience.

If you would prefer to give your input anonymously, then please DM us and we will gladly share anonymously on your behalf. We know some moms prefer to keep their donation journey private, while others gladly speak openly about their journey.

info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

04/02/2026

Did you know that just 45ml of donor breastmilk can feed a premature baby of under 1000g for a full 24 hours in their early days of life?

And potentially save their life!

Donate your extra breastmilk and to give hope and life to tiny premmies.

We'd love to hear from you via DM
or info@milkmatters.org
or 082 895 8004.

Sometimes though, a mother is not able to provide the breastmilk her baby needs – and what alternative is used matters.

30/01/2026

Breastmilk donors give hope, life and health to tiny premature babies and for that we are incredibly grateful!

Thank you to each and every donor mother, past and present.

info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

Sometimes though, a mother is not able to provide the breastmilk her baby needs – and what alternative is used matters.

27/01/2026

Did you know that just 50ml of donated breastmilk can feed a premature baby of under 1kg for a full 24 hours in their early days of life?

And that the donor milk is a lifeline for these tiny babies?

If you regularly have more milk than your own baby needs or a frozen stash your baby will not need please sign up to be a milk donor? You will be !

For more info contact us:
info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

Sometimes though, a mother is not able to provide the breastmilk her baby needs – and what alternative is used matters.

27/01/2026

One of the many benefits of breastfeeding....

New cohort data showed breastfeeding was associated with reduced asthma and allergic sensitisation into adulthood. Learn more about the long-term impact.

26/01/2026

And if you are breastfeeding then keep breastfeeding your baby.

A recipe to save and share. Give small sips to ensure children stay hydrated when they have diarrhoea and can’t keep food down.

24/01/2026

RAMADAAN FASTING AND BREASTFEEDING

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 12, 2026 11:30 Harare, Pretoria

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VkHgswfUROKLda_yh4tMOA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

19/01/2026

Did you know that by donating your extra breastmilk, you could help save the lives of premature babies fighting to survive their early days of life?

If you can regularly spare around 50ml or more of your breastmilk then please contact us about donating your extra milk?

We welcome a freezer stash your own baby is not going to need too.

Every drop counts!

Contact us to find out more:
info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

13/01/2026

When their own mother cannot provide the breastmilk they need for the best chance of survival, then donor milk is a lifeline for tiny premature babies in their early days of life in hospital.

Donate your extra breastmilk to help premature babies to survive and go home.

Contact us to find out more and to sign up to donate:

info@milkmatters.org
082 895 8004

Sometimes though, a mother is not able to provide the breastmilk her baby needs – and what alternative is used matters.

12/01/2026

Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it’s not always easy. Mothers need support—both to get started and to sustain breastfeeding.

Let us all do our part to protect breastfeeding