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Not all mothers are in a position to feed their newborn babies with their own breast milk. Donated breast milk is therefore used for premature or sick children whose mothers are unable to breastfeed themselves. It is easy to digest and therefore places little strain on the child's digestive system and contains many important ingredients.

What does the Lactarium do

The Lactarium accepts donated, surplus breast milk. This is microbiologically analysed and pasteurised before being given to babies who urgently need breast milk.

Who is suitable as a breast milk donor

Healthy women who

  • have enough breast milk for their own child,
  • also have more than 200 ml of excess milk per day
  • and are prepared to make their surplus milk available to the Lactarium.

Please note that only women's milk can be donated in the first six months after the birth of your own child.

I want to become a donor. What can I expect?

You declare your willingness,

  • to be asked about your state of health in an interview with a carer,
  • agree to a blood test
  • and have your milk microbiologically analysed.

Your milk can be given to a sick or premature baby if these tests do not reveal any obstacles.

I want to become a donor. How do I go about it?

Are you interested in giving the milk that your own baby doesn't need to the Lactarium?

Please contact:

  • the Lactarium
  • Neonatology care
  • the postnatal department
  • Your breastfeeding counsellor/midwife
  • Your advice centre for mothers and fathers

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Counselling hotline for child and youth emergencies

The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.

058 387 78 82
(billing via health insurance)

For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.

More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.

Important emergency numbers

144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade

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University Children's Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH

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