The World Health Organisation recommends the use of donor human milk as the feeding of choice, if mother’s own milk is insufficient or unavailable.
Whāngai Ora Milk Bank was established to collect and distribute safe donor milk for such occasions. The milk is screened, pasteurised and tested to make it the safest option of all the supplements alternative to a mother's own milk for the pēpi of the communities, or those who had or are receiving care, within the MidCentral DHB's district. Available to those in need of milk, or those that want to become regular donors.
Contact Details:
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, 117 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4414
Website:
Cost: Free
The World Health Organisation recommends the use of donor human milk as the feeding of choice, if mother’s own milk is insufficient or unavailable.
Whāngai Ora Milk Bank was established to collect and distribute safe donor milk for such occasions. The milk is screened, pasteurised and tested to make it the safest option of all the supplements alternative to a mother's own milk for the pēpi of the communities, or those who had or are receiving care, within the MidCentral DHB's district. Available to those in need of milk, or those that want to become regular donors.
Contact Details:
Te Papaioea Birthing Centre, 117 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North 4414
Website:
Cost: Free
