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laundry_queen

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4. From what I understand

Reply to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #3)

Fri Mar 1, 2013, 06:56 PM

Mar 2013

and I didn't read the whole article, but from what I know about the larger milk banks is that they not only screen donors intensely, they also pasturize the milk, just like they do with cow's milk. That means all pathogens are killed.

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I was one of those women with SheilaT Mar 2013 #1

Ditto. laundry_queen Mar 2013 #2

I would be concerned about safety precautions dixiegrrrrl Mar 2013 #3

From what I understand laundry_queen Mar 2013 #4

I'm due in a few months and have really been thinking about donating. FedUpWithIt All Mar 2013 #5

That sucks. Codeine Mar 2013 #6

good idea Liberal_in_LA Mar 2013 #7

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I provided breast milk for about 24 preemies - lynne Mar 2013 #9