Mother, This Is What You Need To Know About Breastfeeding Donors

After giving birth, some women experience breast milk that does not come out immediately. This can even happen more than one day. There are several options that can be made, including obtaining breast milk from breastfeeding donors. But, are Breast Milk donors safe and what are the regulations in Indonesia? The early days after the baby is born are the days when parents are usually restless if the milk hasn't come out yet. If indeed after making various efforts, Breast Milk does not go out, Breast Milk donors can be considered by Mother.

Consider breastfeeding donors

Breastfed babies not from birth mothers have actually been around for a long time, and are quite common. However, until now still ASI donors invite debate. Some agree, but some do not agree. One of the things that becomes a problem is the concern about diseases that may be suffered by breastfeeding donors. In some cases, breastfeeding donors can be an important requirement especially in certain conditions, for example in adopted babies. For this condition, lactation induction can also be used for adoptive mothers. Breastfeeding donors are primarily intended for babies born to mothers who die or experience health problems. In addition, breastfeeding donors are also important for babies who must be separated from their biological mothers. In countries such as the United States and Canada, Breast Milk donors are managed by Breast Milk banks, by implementing certain regulations for donor donors and recipients. Breastfeeding donors will be given especially to babies most in need. For example a baby in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital and his mother cannot give ASI. Whereas in Indonesia, breastfeeding donors are generally conducted informally between friends and relatives, or through online forums.

Important to Look Before Giving or Receiving Breastfeeding Donors

In fact, breastfeeding donors in Indonesia already have a specific regulation, namely Government Regulation No.33 of 2012 concerning Exclusive Breastfeeding. It was stated that breastfeeding should be done by paying attention to the following points:

• Breastfeeding donors can be given if requested by the biological mother or family of the baby in question.
• The baby's family has the right to know the breastfeeding donor's personal data, including religion and address. Conversely, breastfeeding donors must also know the identity of the baby that he will give Breast Milk. Both parties need to agree together after knowing each other's identities.
• Breast Milk must be given according to religious, socio-cultural, and security norms and quality of Breast Milk. Details about this will actually be regulated in ministerial regulations. However, until now no agreement has been reached regarding the rules to be applied.

So that breastfeeding donors do not harm the baby, there are a number of things that breastfeeding donors should fulfill:

• Already meet the needs of the baby before deciding to donate, because of excessive milk production.
• We recommend that mothers who have babies less than 6 months old.
• Not taking drugs that can affect the health of babies, including thyroid hormones and insulin.
• Has no history of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis.
• Do not have sexual partners who are at risk of becoming infected with diseases such as HIV.
• The health of the breastfeeding donor must be in good condition and do not have certain medical indications. Ideally, breastfeeding donors undergo examinations to ensure that they do not experience certain diseases, such as hepatitis or HIV. Donors should also not have the habit of consuming alcohol or smoking.
• Make sure your milk is milked with a breast milk pump or a clean device, also in a place that is kept clean. Dairy milk should also be stored in a closed container, such as a glass bottle or a special breast milk storage bag.

In addition to the information above, Mother can read the experiences of those who have already received or donated Breast Milk. Joining a breastfeeding mothers online forum or consulting a lactation consulting service can also be very helpful. So, there is no need to be confused about donor breast milk, Mother.