Breast Milk Crowd-Sourcing Can Be Risky - Reprise

Jul 20, 2020 · 57s
Breast Milk Crowd-Sourcing Can Be Risky - Reprise
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  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Xf9BlYSw2zM   Breast milk is the best milk for your baby.  If you supplement your own with some from a friend, neighbor, or a co-op, you could be dangerously exposing...

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  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Xf9BlYSw2zM   Breast milk is the best milk for your baby.  If you supplement your own with some from a friend, neighbor, or a co-op, you could be dangerously exposing your child to viruses, disease, dangerous drugs, or inappropriate medications.   Researchers at New York’s Northwell Children’s Medical Center surveyed 650 mothers.  Half of them had no concerns about the safety of informally donated breast milk, and 80% of those who did give it to their babies never medically screened the donors.   Mothers needing supplemental breast milk can obtain it from registered milk banks that do screen donors carefully. Failing that, formula is second best, but using it will not sicken or poison your infant.   https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Informal-Sharing-of-Breast-Milk-Gains-Popularity-Among-Women-Despite-Safety-Risks.aspx    https://www.northwell.edu/news/banking-the-benefits-of-breast-milk   #Breastfeeding #milkbanks #breastmilk #crowdsourcing  
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Author Howard G. Smith MD
Organization Howard G. Smith MD
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