Turkish Women’s Beliefs Concerning Human Milk Banking

2021 ◽  
pp. 089033442110379
Author(s):  
Suzi Özdemir ◽  
Sena Dilek Aksoy ◽  
Gaye Soyaslan Akdağ
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Donor Milk ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banks

Background: A donor milk bank provides an alternative source of human milk for mothers who cannot breastfeed or provide their own milk. Although wet-nursing is a common practice, there is currently no donor milk bank in Turkey. Research Aims: The aims of our study were (1) to determine the knowledge and opinions of Turkish women in regard to donor milk banking; and (2) to raise awareness of donor milk banking. Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional descriptive study, in which the data were collected with an online survey consisting of 22 questions. The link to the online survey was distributed through the social media accounts of the researchers, with a statement inviting women aged 18–64, who were literate and actively using social media, to participate in the survey. There were 648 female participants. Results: Of those who responded to the questionnaire, 54.1% had not previously given birth, and 54.2% had heard about donor milk banks before. The implementation of donor milk banks in Turkey was desired by 56.4% of the participants, and 50.8% of the participants considered donating their milk. It was determined that the reasons why the women did not want to benefit from donor milk banks were the risk of disease transmission to the baby and the possibility of their child marrying his or her milk sibling in the future. Conclusion: It appears that Turkish women lack information about donor milk banking. We recommend public awareness activities to be organized concerning donor milk banking.

scholarly journals “Donor milk banking: Improving the future”. A survey on the operation of the European donor human milk banks

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. e0256435
Author(s):  
Eva Kontopodi ◽  
Sertac Arslanoglu ◽  
Urszula Bernatowicz-Lojko ◽  
Enrico Bertino ◽  
Maria Enrica Bettinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Donor Human Milk ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Wide Variability ◽  
Human Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banks ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines

Background Provision of donor human milk is handled by established human milk banks that implement all required measures to ensure its safety and quality. Detailed human milk banking guidelines on a European level are currently lacking, while the information available on the actual practices followed by the European human milk banks, remains limited. The aim of this study was to collect detailed data on the actual milk banking practices across Europe with particular emphasis on the practices affecting the safety and quality of donor human milk. Materials and methods A web-based questionnaire was developed by the European Milk Bank Association (EMBA) Survey Group, for distribution to the European human milk banks. The questionnaire included 35 questions covering every step from donor recruitment to provision of donor human milk to each recipient. To assess the variation in practices, all responses were then analyzed for each country individually and for all human milk banks together. Results A total of 123 human milk banks completed the questionnaire, representing 85% of the European countries that have a milk bank. Both inter- and intra-country variation was documented for most milk banking practices. The highest variability was observed in pasteurization practices, storage and milk screening, both pre- and post-pasteurization. Conclusion We show that there is a wide variability in milk banking practices across Europe, including practices that could further improve the efficacy of donor human milk banking. The findings of this study could serve as a tool for a global discussion on the efficacy and development of additional evidence-based guidelines that could further improve those practices.

DIAGNÓSTICOS DE ENFERMAGEM DE MULHERES NUTRIZES ATENDIDAS NO BANCO DE LEITE HUMANO

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathália Carolina Tomazelli Crespo ◽  
Rosimere Ferreira Santana ◽  
Valdecyr Herdy Alves ◽  
Audrey Vidal Pereira ◽  
Giovanna Rosario Soanno Marchiori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Sleep Pattern ◽  
No Donors ◽  
Tissue Integrity ◽  
Disturbed Sleep ◽  
Nursing Diagnosis ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
Human Milk Bank ◽  
Milk Banks

Objetivo: conhecer o perfil de Diagnósticos de Enfermagem em mulheres nutrizes atendidas no Banco de Leite Humano. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, com 30 mulheres atendidas no Banco de Leite Humano entre doadoras e não doadoras. Os dados foram coletados nos meses de março a maio de 2012. A análise se deu por meio de estatística descritiva. Resultados: os diagnósticos foram descritos para dois grupos: Não doadoras: Disposição para conhecimento melhorado (100,0%), Risco de infecção (80,9%), Integridade Tissular prejudicada (80,9%), Padrão de sono prejudicado (76,1%), Conhecimento deficiente (66,6%), Ansiedade (52,3%); Em Doadoras: Padrão de sono prejudicado (77,7%) e Ansiedade (55,5%). Conclusão: a taxonomia diagnóstica encontra-se de acordo com a população estudada. Validou-se a necessidade do uso dessa tecnologia como um sistema padrão de linguagem.Descritores: Bancos de leite; Diagnóstico de enfermagem; Cuidados de enfermagem; Saúde da mulher; Aleitamento materno.NURSING DIAGNOSIS IDENTIFIED IN WOMEN AT THE HUMAN MILK BANKObjective: to know the profile of Nursing Diagnosis in women hosted in the Human Milk Bank. Methodology: descriptive study, with 30 women attended at the Human Milk Bank between donors and no donors. Data were collected from March to May 2012. The analysis was done through simple descriptive statistics. Results: diagnosis were described for two groups: No donors: Readiness for enhanced knowledge (100.0%), Risk for infection (80.9%), Impaired tissue integrity (80.9%), Disturbed sleep pattern (76.1%), Deficient knowledge (66.6%), Anxiety (52.3%); In Donors: Disturbed sleep pattern (77.7%) and Anxiety (55.5%). Conclusion: the diagnostic taxonomy is in agreement with the studied population. The need to use this technology as a standard language system was validated.Descriptors: Milk banks; Nursing diagnosis; Nursing care; Women’s health; Breastfeeding.ENFERMERÍA DE DIAGNÓSTICO IDENTIFICADOS EN MUJERES ASISTIDA EN BANCO DE LECHE HUMANAObjetivo: conocer el perfil de los diagnósticos de enfermería de las mujeres dio la bienvenida al Banco de Leche Humana. Metodology: estúdio descriptivo, con 30 mujeres atendidas enel Banco de Leche Humana entre los donantes y no donantes. Los datos fueron recolectados entre marzo y mayo de 2012. El análisis se realizó utilizando estadísticas descriptivas simples. Resultados: los diagnósticos han sido descritos por dos grupos: No donantes: Disposición para mejorar los conocimientos (100%), Riesgo de infección (80,9%), Deterioro de la integridade cutánea (80,9%), Trastorno del patrón de sueño (76, 1%), Conocimientos deficientes (66,6%), Ansiedad (52,3%); Em Donantes: Trastorno del patrón de sueño (77,7%) y Ansiedad (55,5%). Conclusión: la taxonomía diagnóstica es función de la población estudiada. Han verificado la necesidad de la utilización de esta tecnología como un sistema estándar de lenguaje.Descriptores: Bancos de leche; Diagnóstico de enfermería; Atención de enfermería; Salud de lamujer; Lactancia materna.

scholarly journals Representations of women milk donors on donations for the human milk bank

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanessa Debôrtoli de Miranda ◽  
Maria Cristina Passos ◽  
Maria Imaculada de Fátima Freitas ◽  
Palmira de Fátima Bonolo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Social Representation ◽  
Prenatal Period ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Social Representation Theory ◽  
Human Milk Bank ◽  
Milk Banks ◽  
Representations Of Women

Abstract Human milk banks (HMBs) have difficulty maintaining and increasing their stocks, and the number of women enrolling as members remains low. The present qualitative study, based on social representation theory, aimed to understand women’s representations of the milk donation experience. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted in 2013. In total, 12 women aged 18 to 39 years old participated in the study. Most were primiparous, married or living with a partner, housewives, completed high school, and belonged to lower economic classes. Four categories emerged from the testimonies: human milk donation; representations about human milk banks (HMB); the importance of breastfeeding for the baby and for one's conceptualization as a mother; and prenatal care and donation awareness. The main reasons for donating were representations that value breastfeeding, human milk, and the donation act. These mothers had difficulties donating, but the rewarding feeling, the value of this practice, and the support they received from people important to them helped with the donation. The findings related to the value of the donation and breastfeeding provide ways to effectively encourage and motivate potential donors, achieving comprehensive care starting from the prenatal period.

scholarly journals Quality management in Human Milk Banks: a scope review

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosana Rodrigues Figueira Fogliano ◽  
Elena Bohomol ◽  
Mariana Cabral Schveitzer ◽  
Kelly Pereira Coca ◽  
Ana Cristina Freitas de Vilhena Abrão
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Human Milk Bank ◽  
Milk Banks

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify the main quality management interventions used by professionals working at Human Milk Banks. Methods: a scope review conducted at PubMed, VHL, Scopus, SciELO, CAPES thesis and Google Scholar databases. Primary studies were included that address quality improvement strategies to improve Milk Bank processes in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results: search totaled 192 scientific studies, 17 of which met the objective of the study and inclusion criteria. The main quality management interventions used in the Human Milk Bank addressed tools for continuous improvement. Six were aimed at improving processes, one to prevent errors and failures and two to achieve continuous monitoring. Final Considerations: the tools used by professionals working in Human Milk Banks have demonstrated effectiveness in managing the quality of services.

scholarly journals Human Milk Banking

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (Suppl. 2) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadja Haiden ◽  
Ekhard E. Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Leukemia Virus ◽  
Donor Milk ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Human T Cell ◽  
T Cell Leukemia Virus ◽  
Human Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banks ◽  
Cellular Components

Human milk banks play an essential role by providing human milk to infants who would otherwise not be able to receive human milk. The largest group of recipients are premature infants who derive very substantial benefits from it. Human milk protects premature infants from necrotizing enterocolitis and from sepsis, two devastating medical conditions. Milk banks collect, screen, store, process, and distribute human milk. Donating women usually nurse their own infants and have a milk supply that exceeds their own infants' needs. Donor women are carefully selected and are screened for HIV-1, HIV-2, human T-cell leukemia virus 1 and 2, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis. In the milk bank, handling, storing, processing, pooling, and bacterial screening follow standardized algorithms. Heat treatment of human milk diminishes anti-infective properties, cellular components, growth factors, and nutrients. However, the beneficial effects of donor milk remain significant and donor milk is still highly preferable in comparison to formula.

scholarly journals Extending the Reach of Human Milk Banking

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 232 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Kent
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Human Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banking ◽  
Milk Banks

The banking of human milk is expanding rapidly in both high- and low-income countries. Most milk banks serve critically ill infants, including those who are born prematurely or have low birthweight. This commentary explores the potential for extending the reach of milk banking so that it also serves many infants who are not critically ill, but would benefit from human milk from women other than their own mothers.

scholarly journals SARS-CoV-2 in human milk is inactivated by Holder pasteurization but not cold storage

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Walker ◽  
Vanessa Clifford ◽  
Nidhi Bansal ◽  
Alberto Ospina Stella ◽  
Stuart Turville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Human Milk ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Control Medium ◽  
Live Virus ◽  
Donor Human Milk ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Milk Banks ◽  
Mother’S Own Milk

ABSTRACTAs the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, human milk banks worldwide continue to provide donor human milk to vulnerable infants who lack access to mother’s own milk. Under these circumstances, ensuring the safety of donor human milk is paramount, as the risk of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is not well understood. Here, we investigate the inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 in human milk by pasteurisation, and the stability of SARS-CoV-2 in human milk under cold storage (freezing or refrigeration). Following heating to 63°C or 56°C for 30 minutes, SARS-CoV-2 replication competent (i.e. live) virus was undetected in both human milk and the control medium. Cold storage of SARS-CoV-2 in human milk (either at 4°C or - 30°C) did not significantly impact infectious viral load over a 48 hour period. Our findings demonstrate that SARS-CoV-2 can be effectively inactivated by Holder pasteurisation, and confirm that existing milk bank processes will effectively mitigate the risk of transmission of SARS-COV-2 to vulnerable infants through pasteurised donor human milk.

scholarly journals Mothers’ Views on Donor Milk and Human Milk Banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aylin Pekyiğit ◽  
Dilek Yıldız ◽  
Berna Eren Fidancı ◽  
Burcu Çalık ◽  
Özgenur Dehmen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Donor Milk ◽  
Milk Banks

Ebola Virus and Marburg Virus in Human Milk Are Inactivated by Holder Pasteurization

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Hamilton Spence ◽  
Monica Huff ◽  
Karen Shattuck ◽  
Amy Vickers ◽  
Nadezda Yun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Milk ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Plaque Assay ◽  
Marburg Virus ◽  
Donor Human Milk ◽  
Milk Bank ◽  
Viral Plaque ◽  
High Risk Infants ◽  
Milk Banks

Background: Potential donors of human milk are screened for Ebola virus (EBOV) using standard questions, but testing for EBOV and Marburg virus (MARV) is not part of routine serological testing performed by milk banks. Research aim: This study tested the hypothesis that EBOV would be inactivated in donor human milk (DHM) by standard pasteurization techniques (Holder) used in all North American nonprofit milk banks. Methods: Milk samples were obtained from a nonprofit milk bank. They were inoculated with EBOV (Zaire strain) and MARV (Angola strain) and processed by standard Holder pasteurization technique. Plaque assays for EBOV and MARV were performed to detect the presence of virus after pasteurization. Results: Neither EBOV nor MARV was detectable by viral plaque assay in DHM or culture media samples, which were pasteurized by the Holder process. Conclusion: EBOV and MARV are safely inactivated in human milk by standard Holder pasteurization technique. Screening for EBOV or MARV beyond questionnaire and self-deferral is not needed to ensure safety of DHM for high-risk infants.

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