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OHbaby! Forums : Spare EBM in Auckland? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:15:37 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2009 13:38:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26492 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Just a wee update - bubs is loving...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=687687&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#687687 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 16 May 2009 at 1:38pm

Just a wee update - bubs is loving the EBM and it helped him out as he was a bit jaundicey. They're now home and have survived the first night there (bit of a shock for the dad!). They've got milk to get through the day and I'm picking more up this afternoon so it will keep them going for a bit. Lammy, your 3L will be MOST appreciated as it will take some pressure off.]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 13:38:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=687687&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#687687 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Hi wish I could do something from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686557&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686557 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 9:39pm

Hi wish I could do something from here (Invercargill). Wondered if there were BM banks but apparently not judging by previous posts. I have a surplus here from NB to 3 mths. So if anyone from Invercargill needs help give me a yell.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 21:39:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686557&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686557 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Just some additional info on BM...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686505&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686505 Author: Siananigan
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:29pm

Just some additional info on BM for those who are curious!

Breastmilk is a live product and contrary to the restrictive guidelines advised by plunket it lasts much longer refrigerated than the stipulated 24-48hrs. Up to 7 days in the right temps. After storage Breastmilk can actually have less bad bacteria than it intially started with because of the nice little antibodys. Of course still sterilise and once frozen it does lose some of it's awesomeness but when compared to formula it is still better to have breastmilk from another mother. Dr Jack Newman a lactation specialist says that even mothers who smoke or take certain drugs (medical or otherwise) should STILL breastfeed because as a risk assessment breastmilk is a better option than formula. I am not saying wey hey go nuts. No drugs/ciggarettes is still optimal. In saying this, I know that any mum who is moved to donate BM for a worthy cause is extremely unlikely to be the kind of mum who would not sterilise or to smoke knowing the milk is going to a newborn. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 20:29:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686505&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686505 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Wow Fliss what a great friend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686487&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686487 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:17pm

Wow Fliss what a great friend you are. If I was BF'ing and in AK I would help you out.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 20:17:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686487&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686487 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : That an amazing thing to do! Well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686476&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686476 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:04pm

That an amazing thing to do! Well done to all those donating, just awesome!

Please keep us posted on how mum and baby are doing.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 20:04:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686476&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686476 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Oh Steph, I saw a job for you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686410&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686410 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 6:36pm

Oh Steph, I saw a job for you the other day - in the Herald on Saturday. Breastfeeding Advisor with Womens Health Actionin Newmarket. No health training/experience required. ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 18:36:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686410&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686410 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Not that I can help but I have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686399&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686399 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 6:18pm

Not that I can help but I have heard of EBM milk banks in the US.

Their people are on special diets. But such a good idea.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 18:18:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686399&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686399 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : I wish I was still lactacting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686387&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686387 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 6:01pm

I wish I was still lactacting so I could help in any way possible

I miss breastfeeding!

Fliss you are AMAZING! And good on your friend for wanting to stick to BF despite the hurdles she's facing.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 18:01:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686387&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686387 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : I've just spotted Siananigan's...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686165&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686165 Author: lammy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 2:36pm

I've just spotted Siananigan's post on T's... I have 3 litres of EBM in the freezer! Its in 200ml Swisspers EBM bags... However! I am in Hamilton! I will be travelling to Auckland next Tuesday though...]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 14:36:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686165&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686165 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : hey there, I'd be happy to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686038&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686038 Author: Niecey
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 12:49pm

hey there, I'd be happy to help. I'll PM you.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 12:49:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=686038&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#686038 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : What a great friend you are Flissty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685985&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685985 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 12:00pm

What a great friend you are Flissty organising this for her, and good on her for keeping at breastfeeding. I'm sorry I can't donate any (too early for me still and I'm in Wgtn not Akl) but I wish her all the best.

p.s. TNN: The Nappy Network and LLL is La Leche League.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685985&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685985 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : What does TNN and LLL stand for??...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685927&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685927 Author: DaisyAngel
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 11:18am

What does TNN and LLL stand for??

Let me know if you need any more milk - I have a 10 week old baby, and I have all the equipment so everything is sterlised......

I live in Henderson/Sunnyvale.

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 11:18:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685927&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685927 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : All those that are helping out...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685909&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685909 Author: Mel&Kel
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:59am

All those that are helping out are just wonderful!

Good luck, I hope you get enough EBM!

I would be more than willing to help but I am in Welly. We really do need milk banks.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 10:59:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685909&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685909 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Thanks for the offer. We're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685906&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685906 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:56am

Thanks for the offer. We're looking OK at the moment thanks to some TNNers. One of the TNN girls suggested LLL as well. Her mum is really happy for any donations that have been screened as well as we can, she's also pasteurising it and while it drops some nutritional content, it also drops all the germs.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 10:56:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685906&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685906 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Thanks for the offer. We're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685904&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685904 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:56am

Thanks for the offer. We're looking OK at the moment thanks to some TNNers. One of the TNN girls suggested LLL as well. Her mum is really happy for any donations that have been screened as well as we can, she's also pasteurising it and while it drops some nutritional content, it also drops all the germs.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 10:56:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685904&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685904 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Luckily bub wont need too much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685873&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685873 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 10:31am

Luckily bub wont need too much milk at ths stage and it wont be long before the mum finds out how her body is going to react... Keep us updated if you can...

and if you do need more milk then i would be willing to express some for her - but i dont have a thing to do it cause like i said i never expressed for my kids... eden still feeds tho and i dont smoke... ]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 10:31:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685873&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685873 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : I'm gently interrogating...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685795&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685795 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 9:03am

I'm gently interrogating the donors about their health and sterilisation. I did talk to her mum about the difference between milk from a mum with a 10 month old and a newborn and she said that while there's a difference, it's not significant when compared to the difference between BM and FF. I initially was only getting milk from people I knew as that gives a level of protection but there is only so much they can give. TBH, to a degree, it is on trust that people are not giving milk that might have alcohol/meds/nicotine etc in it. I think this case and many others that are similar (e.g. mums with cancer) is an excellent example of why we need milk banks like they have in Aus (and are trying to get in Chch) so that there is some security with it.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 09:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685795&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685795 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Bizzy - I had the same thoughts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685752&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685752 Author: blondy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:15am

Bizzy - I had the same thoughts yesterday....but will see how Fliss feels about it!

And as for the germ thing, as far as I know, general viruses like tummy bugs or colds can't pass through breastmilk, and if anything, a baby receiving EBM from mulitple sources will be getting a wider range of antibodies against the lurgies out there....so may actually be less susceptible to the germs out there this winter?]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 08:15:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685752&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685752 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : i didnt mean to put any one off......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685748&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685748 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 8:09am

i didnt mean to put any one off...

and i was actually wondering about it being contaminated from the source... i dont even know if breast milk can have germs if the person who it came from is sick...

not saying any of the donators in this case are, it was just a general pondering...]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 08:09:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685748&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685748 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : That's the only thing I'm...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685740&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685740 Author: blondy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 7:54am

That's the only thing I'm worried about with the small amount of milk I have stored that I was going to donate - it was done with dishwasher-cleaned, but not sterilised pump.....depends what you think Fliss, but if Emma and weegee have enough, maybe you should pass over my milk - i would hate for anything bad to happen from it

]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 07:54:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685740&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685740 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Me too Weegee, it's kind...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685733&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685733 Author: Maya
Subject: 26492
Posted: 14 May 2009 at 7:35am

Me too Weegee, it's kind of odd expressing for a newborn again coz I'd given up sterilising stuff when lil miss started eating floor scraps

.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 07:35:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685733&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685733 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Good question Bizzy... as one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685708&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685708 Author: weegee
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 11:46pm

Good question Bizzy... as one of those donating, I guess the answer is you just have to trust on the germ front. I couldn't imagine why anybody who cared enough to donate wouldn't care enough to make sure that what they donate is suitable for a newborn, iygwim.

Personally I'm not donating stuff that I had previously expressed, only milk I have expressed since I found out about this wee one and I know I have been absolutely scrupulous about sterilising everything and making sure I have freshly clean hands etc. (Now JJ's a bit older I admit I'm normally not as meticulous about all that as I was when he was ickle.)]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 23:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685708&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685708 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : hope it all goes well - i dont...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685700&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685700 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 10:45pm

hope it all goes well - i dont have any milk stored, i didnt express...

(was wondering tho, just a matter of curiosity, if all the different sources of milk will have an adverse effect... and how are you able to check that the milk is germ free?) ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 22:45:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685700&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685700 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Sorry I can't help. I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685643&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685643 Author: Ella1
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:22pm

Sorry I can't help. I would happily give you the milk in my freezer but I live in Chch. Hopefully you'll get lots of response from Auckland mums.
Good luck to your friend. I hope she and her baby are doing well.]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 21:22:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685643&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685643 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Thanks so much Siananigan. And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685623&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685623 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 9:08pm

Thanks so much Siananigan. And thanks to one person who has PMed me - you're on my Thursday afternoon milk run!]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 21:08:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685623&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685623 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : I have just put another post on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685600&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685600 Author: Siananigan
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:49pm

I have just put another post on a different forum directing people to here. I hope it helps!]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:49:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685600&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685600 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : Sorry I am not able to help....but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685559&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685559 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:16pm

Sorry I am not able to help....but just wanted to say what am amazing thing it is the Mums donating EBM are doing and your friend for wanting to give her baby the best possible start in life.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:16:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685559&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685559 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : What a great cause. I live in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685560&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685560 Author: Siananigan
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:15pm

What a great cause. I live in Dunedin but if I was in Auckland I would most definitely donate. Come on mums lets rally! ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685560&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685560 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : What a great cause. I live in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685551&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685551 Author: Siananigan
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 8:11pm

What a great cause. I live in Dunedin but if I was in Auckland I would most definitely donate. Come on mums lets rally! ]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 20:11:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685551&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685551 <![CDATA[Spare EBM in Auckland? : A request .... I have a friend...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685497&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685497 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26492
Posted: 13 May 2009 at 7:21pm

A request ....

I have a friend who has been diagnosed with a tumour in her pituitary gland. This is the gland that produces all the reproductive and BF hormones. She has no prolactin, the crucial hormone for BF. She was diagnosed a week ago and had her baby on Tuesday. She really wants to BF and she is going to give it a damned good go (her mum is an LC so she is in very capable hands). While we're waiting to find out what her hormones are going to do, she is relying on EBM and is very reluctant to use formula. Some of the wonderful July mums have donated some EBM. I am wondering if anyone has EBM in the freezer that is less than 3 months old that they would consider donating to a new mum and baby.

I realise this is quite an unusual request so will not be surprised if no one is able to help. I have been was absolutely amazed by the very generous mums who have donated. The mum and grandma are so incredibly incredibly grateful. I am asking on the off chance that people may have some spare. I am very happy to come and pick it up (I call it my milk run). Please feel free to PM me to get more info.

Edited by Flissty]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 19:21:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26492&PID=685497&title=spare-ebm-in-auckland#685497