Article
Nursing
Lindsay Ellsworth, Julie Sturza, Kate Stanley
Summary: The study revealed that most mothers have limited knowledge about donor human milk and milk banks, and have not received sufficient counseling from medical providers. While participants had positive attitudes towards donor human milk, they tended to choose formula over donor human milk when making decisions. Additionally, if donor human milk was the only option, they preferred milk from a relative or friend over milk banks.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ce Tian, Yamin Li, Lee Soowon, Ying Xu, Qin Zhu, Hong Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to explore the knowledge and attitude about donor milk among lactating women in mainland China. Factors such as educational level, parity, and infants' birth conditions were found to be associated with participants' knowledge and attitude. While most participants had positive attitudes towards donor milk, there were gaps in their knowledge that need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Vanessa Clifford, Laura D. Klein, Christine Sulfaro, Tass Karalis, Veronica Hoad, Iain Gosbell, Joanne Pink
Summary: Definitive criteria for microbial screening of pasteurized donor human milk are not well established and international recommendations vary. Our study found a discard proportion of 6.7% using United Kingdom guidelines, but applying European Milk Bank Association recommendations could lead to a much higher discard rate of approximately 23.3%. Further research is needed to understand and justify these stringent criteria.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Natalia Machaj, Piotr Sobieraj, Olga Barbarska, Gabriela Oledzka, Aleksandra Wesolowska
Summary: The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the variability in macronutrient content of donor human milk and investigate the impact of maternal factors and feeding practices. Results showed no significant differences in energy and macronutrient content of the milk, although fat concentration was positively correlated with afternoon feedings. The method of feeding did not affect the nutritional value of the milk.
Article
Nursing
Rachael L. Lamb, Jillian J. Haszard, Helen M. J. Little, Anthea F. Franks, Maggie G. Meeks
Summary: This study analyzed the macronutrient characteristics and energy content of human milk donated to a milk bank in New Zealand, as well as the impact of Holder pasteurization on these nutrients. The results showed variations in energy, fat, protein, and carbohydrate content between preterm and term milk, with no significant effect of pasteurization on these values.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Eva Kontopodi, Kasper Hettinga, Bernd Stahl, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Ruurd M. van Elburg
Summary: Holder pasteurization is the current recommended method for donor human milk treatment, effectively eliminating most life-threatening contaminants but reducing biological properties. Developments in novel processing methods to retain functional components of donor milk are of growing interest. A multifactorial approach and complementary assays are essential for assessing the suitability of new methods.
Article
Nursing
Suzi Ozdemir, Sena Dilek Aksoy, Gaye Soyaslan Akdag
Summary: The study found that Turkish women lack knowledge about donor milk banking, with concerns about disease transmission and the possibility of their children marrying their milk siblings in the future. The majority of participants supported the establishment of donor milk banks in Turkey and considered donating milk.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Igrid Garcia-Gonzalez, Karina Corona-Cervantes, Fernando Hernandez-Quiroz, Loan Edel Villalobos-Flores, Flor Galvan-Rodriguez, Marta Catalina Romano, Carolina Miranda-Brito, Alberto Pina-Escobedo, Francisco Guillermo Borquez-Arreortua, Martin Noe Rangel-Calvillo, Jaime Garcia-Mena
Summary: The study aimed to characterize and compare the bacterial microbiota composition and diversity of human milk among Mexican mothers before and after pasteurization. Results showed that pasteurization increased bacterial diversity while maintaining safety and reliability in the treated milk samples.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carmel Hutchings, Zafnat Prokocimer Yair, Ram Reifen, Moshe Shemesh
Summary: Donor human milk obtained at HM banks is crucial for preterm infants; but bacterial contaminations are common and subject to strict evaluations. In a study of HM donated by women in an Israeli NICU, Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most common bacterium found. Zinc ions showed potential for antibacterial treatment against various contaminants in HM. Further research is needed to assess the safety of Zn2+-treated HM for infant consumption.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sertac Arslanoglu, Guido E. Moro, Paola Tonetto, Giuseppe De Nisi, Amalia Maria Ambruzzi, Augusto Biasini, Claudio Profeti, Luigi Gagliardi, Guglielmo Salvatori, Enrico Bertino
Summary: In Europe, the number of human milk banks (HMBs) is increasing, collecting donor human milk to feed preterm infants, and acting as a bridge to breastfeeding, benefiting both mother and infant. Italy has the highest number of HMBs in Europe, and this article provides recommendations to standardize the organization and procedures of HMBs and promote breastfeeding.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Elise Mank, Eva Kontopodi, Annemieke C. Heijboer, Ruurd M. van Elburg, Kasper Hettinga, Johannes B. van Goudoever, Letty van Toledo
Summary: This study compared the effect of different techniques on the insulin concentration in donor human milk (DHM) and found that thermoultrasonication (TUS), ultraviolet-C irradiation (UV-C), and high-pressure processing (HPP) can preserve insulin in DHM. These new techniques may serve as alternatives to holder pasteurization (HoP).
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Anna Gustafsson, Ewa Johansson, Ewa Henckel, Stefan Lange, Kajsa Bohlin
Summary: The study found that the level of antisecretory factor-compleasome in human milk was higher in colostrum compared to mature milk, and increased after Holder pasteurization. In mature milk, the compleasome levels were higher and more variable in the preterm group. Holder pasteurization did not degrade antisecretory factor, indicating preserved anti-inflammatory properties in donor human milk.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nelly C. Munoz-Esparza, Edgar M. Vasquez-Garibay, Elizabeth Guzman-Mercado, Alfredo Larrosa-Haro, Oriol Comas-Baste, M. Luz Latorre-Moratalla, M. Teresa Veciana-Nogues, M. Carmen Vidal-Carou
Summary: The study evaluated the influence of different breastfeeding factors on the polyamine levels in human milk, finding that polyamine levels varied significantly between mothers and tended to decrease over time. Spermidine and spermine concentrations were higher in hindmilk compared to foremilk, and decreased significantly as lactation progressed.
Article
Nursing
Kely de Paula Correa, Monique Ellen Torres da Silva, Davi Rocha Bernardes de Oliveira, Andre Fernando de Oliveira, Igor Jose Boggione Santos, Eduardo Basilio de Oliveira, Jane Selia dos Reis Coimbra
Summary: This study evaluated six homogenizers for reducing fat retention in gastric tubes used to feed premature infants. The mixing processor and ultrasound probe were found to significantly reduce fat retention without negatively impacting fatty acid and protein profiles. The mixing processor demonstrated low energy density and processing costs.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Linda L. Friend, Maryanne T. Perrin
Summary: The study showed that manual and mechanical mixing of DHM pools produced similar fat and protein distributions after 1 hour of pooling and bottling. However, further research is needed to determine the duration of initial mixing required to reduce fat variability between bottles when DHM is held for 24 hours before bottling.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
