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Table 2 Reasons for use of any donor breastmilk (n = 40)

From: Feasibility and safety of setting up a donor breastmilk bank in a neonatal prem unit in a resource limited setting: An observational, longitudinal cohort study

Reason

Frequency

Insufficient breastmilk*

27 (67.5)

Twins

1(2.5)

Not tolerating formula

3 (7.5)

Sick infant

1(2.5)

Mum sick/unable to breastfeed

4 (10.0)

Re-feeding after NEC related to formula

1(2.5)

Post c/s

3 (7.5)

  1. * According to mother and/or nursing staff