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    The document describes the Makati Human Milk Bank, which screens, collects, processes, stores and distributes pasteurized breast milk to meet the needs of infants. The milk bank aims to improve health outcomes for preterm and sick infants. It collects milk donations through various mobile and in-house programs and pasteurizes the milk before distributing it to hospitals and families. The milk bank serves as a resource for neonates and infants with conditions like prematurity who require breast milk.

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    HUMAN MILK BANK Mechanical or electrical (using a breast

    A service established for screening, pump)


    collecting, processing, storing, and
    distributing milk to meet the specific needs EQUIPMENT NEEDED
    of individuals for whom human milk is Breast pumps (for those who do not want
    prescribed by licensed providers. to use their hand)
    Sterilized bottles, containers, and milk bags
    OBJECTIVES OF THE HUMAN MILK BANK
    To decrease the neonatal mortality rate by BEFORE COLLECTION
    providing infants with safe and quality Observe proper handwashing and good
    pasteurized milk hygiene before and after collecting breast
    milk.
    To improve the health of low birth weight
    infants Ensure that all equipment for milk
    collection is cleaned with soapy water and
    To provide safe and quality pasteurized properly rinsed using clean water.
    breast milk to infants during emergencies Thoroughly dry equipment prior to
    and disasters. collection.

    You can collect milk either by hand


    ADVANTAGES OF HUMAN BREAST MILK expression or by using a mechanical or
    electrical pump.
    EASE OF DIGESTION
    One of the major advantages of human milk HOW TO COLLECT
    is the relative ease of digestion. Human milk Wash and dry your breast before collection.
    contains 70% whey proteins and 3% casein
    proteins, a ratio that is better than that of Collection must be within a 10-15 minute
    cow's (bovine) milk. interval between each breast.

    UNIQUE ADAPTATION Collect only in a dry, secluded area.


    Only human milk is uniquely adapted to the
    needs of human infants. For premature Collect away from dust and pets.
    babies, the mother's milk has a higher
    nitrogen content than the milk produced by Express milk or squeeze milk from your
    a mother of a term infant. breast at the same time every day if
    possible.
    INCREASED IMMUNOLOGICAL PROTECTION
    Studies of breastfed infants show decreased HOW TO STORE EXPRESSED BREAST MILK
    rates of otitis media, gastroenteritis, and a Pour the milk carefully into storage bottles
    variety of other infections. or milk bags.

    WAYS OF EXPRESSING OR COLLECTING MILK Do not touch the inner part of the cap,
    Hand expression bottle, or bag.
    You can combine your collected milk in one Monday and Tuesday - Milky Way rotation
    container as long as it is within a 24-hour at OsMak
    period. Make sure to place the container at Wednesday - SaGIPP to different health
    the bottom of the refrigerator before centers in Makati
    freezing. Thursday - Pasteurization day
    Friday - Infection control
    Leave at least a 2-cm gap at the top of each Anytime - MOMs ACT (pick up human
    bottle as the milk will expand when frozen. breast milk and in-house collection from
    donors)
    Label the containers with the corresponding Once a year - Milk-Letting Activity
    date and time of collection.
    BENEFICIARIES OR RECIPIENTS
    You can freeze the milk immediately after Neonates and infants with the following
    expressing breast milk. conditions:

    It is safe to store it inside the refrigerator Preterm or premature


    for three to five days. Breast milk in a Malabsorption problems
    freezer is good for three to six months. Feeding intolerance
    Immunological deficiency disorders
    --- Congenital anomalies
    Post-operative surgical conditions
    Makati Human Milk Bank's recipients of the
    pasteurized breast milk are neonates and REQUIREMENTS IN AVAILING OF THE
    sick infants of the Ospital ng Makati PASTEURIZED HUMAN BREAST MILK
    (OsMak) and mothers who need breast milk Medical abstract from a hospital
    for their babies. Prescription from attending physician with
    signature and license number
    ACTIVITIES OF THE MAKATI HUMAN MILK Cooler with ice and two small towels
    BANK
    SaGIPP - Saganang Gatas ni Inay Para sa
    Preterm (mobile milk collection) MAKATI HEALTH DEPARTMENT
    7th Floor, Makati City Hall Building, J. P.
    MOMS ACT - MOthers on Active Collection Rizal St., Brgy. Poblacion, Makati City
    for Thriving Preemies (house-to-house milk Phone: (02) 8870-1000 | Email:
    pickup) [email protected]

    MILKY WAY - Hospital-based human milk


    collection at OsMak MAKATI HUMAN MILK BANK
    4th Floor, Bangkal Primary Health Care
    IN-HOUSE - Human breast milk collection at Center, 1126 Rodriguez St. cor. Del Pilar St.,
    the Makati Human Milk Bank Brgy. Bangkal, Makati City
    Phone: (02) 8513-6564
    SCHEDULE OF THE MAKATI HUMAN MILK Mobile: 0943-240-4113
    BANK Email: [email protected]

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