Table 2 Indications for prescribing donor milk to infants (N = 105)
From: Donor milk intake and infant growth in a South African neonatal unit: a cohort study
Infant Criteria | N (%) |
 Preterm infant (< 1500 g) | 75 (71) |
 Recommencement of feeds for babies after surgery or with ‘abdominal mischief’ | 11 (10) |
 Preterm or ill babies of HIV infected mothers | 31 (30) |
Maternal Criteria for Infant Eligibility | |
 Insufficient supply of mother’s own milk due to breast surgery or illness | 42 (40) |
 Building up own supply 1st-3rd days post partum when pasteurizing | 34 (32) |
 Transportation or financial difficulties and no rooming is available | 19 (18) |
 Contraindications to using own milk (chemotherapy, serious maternal substance abuse) | 1 (1) |