When would my baby need donor milk?

When would my baby need donor milk?

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Donor milk is available for any baby of any mother who wishes to purchase it. However, it's extremely expensive. The only time you would likely see donor milk used on your baby would be with your permission in a NICU or neonatal facility. The purpose is that donor's milk allows the baby's gut to develop more rapidly and can save them from certain infections. Babies who are given donor milk generally do better in a NICU environment as they handle ventilation better and they tend to go home sooner.