"I Have an Oversupply": Woman Begins Donating Breast Milk to Premature Babies, Video Melts Hearts
- A kind-hearted lady, Nicasha, who gives out her excess breast milk to babies has shared her journey with netizens
- Nicasha said she began her mission to donate breast milk when she noticed that she was producing so much milk
- Legit.ng reached out to a nurse, Chiamaka Amicable, who confirmed that donated breast milk is safe if screened properly
Nicasha, a mother who produces excessive breast milk, has taken a bold step to donate over 5000 ounces to premature and fragile babies.
The proud mother with the handle @nicashaplusthree on TikTok said she has no regrets so far but rather feels a great sense of excitement in performing such a huge sacrifice.
Source: TikTok
Nicasha stores milk in freezer before distribution
Nicasha first went through the screening stage and after she passed and became a verified donor, she kick-started her donation.
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The kind woman pumps her milk, packs the liquid in several bags and stores them in a freezer before distributing them around.
She narrated:
"I became a breast milk donor so I can donate my milk to fragile and premature babies. I have an oversupply so I am never out of breast milk to donate. As you can see it's literally falling out of the freezer and I don't mind the time, the dedication and the work to pump and bag and store.
"Breast milk is liquid gold and it makes a huge difference in how premature babies do. Once I passed all my screenings and testings and became an approved breast milk donor, not only was I excited, I decided to donate for this entire breastfeeding journey. I don't know how long it would take but I will truly continue because it is an honour and a blessing."
Legit.ng reached out to a nurse, Chiamaka Amicable, who confirmed that donated breast milk is safe if screened properly.
In her words:
"Before such a thing should happen, the woman should be screened properly for drugs, HIV and other infections that can be transmitted through body fluids. Except that happens, then it's not safe to donate.
"But on a brighter side, it will help those babies whose mothers died at infant. Breast milk is very important for infant so it helps them grow but it has to be screened properly. It's either they screen the mother or the breast milk itself for bacteria and some other harmful things."
Reactions as woman donates breast milk
Social media users joined hands to applaud Nicasha for being a blessing.
@miss_moriahlux said:
"How does it feel to be one of Gods favourite, you are blessed!"
@meekameeka05 wrote:
"As a Nicu mom of a Micro Premie (26w 5d) Thank you so much. My baby is now 9 months & thriving because of Angels like you."
@2offensive4you said:
"Wow beautiful. My mom said she breastfed me till 2.5 I used to be so embarassed when she tells people."
@rockyyohh said:
"Whew wish someone like you was nearer to me that donated. I’m strugggglllinngg."
@curlysfrys reacted:
"Amazing. I wish I was an over producer but I don’t even make enough for my kids."
@theemrsmoss added:
"This is beautiful!! Nursing is a full time job and I truly salute you for your donations!"
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