I just recently watched a webinar which included some information about
this. Since there is a possible risk of transmission of infectious agents,
they should definitely respond and take the appropriate steps. All
hospitals should have a policy on this, so I would probably call the local
hospital or the closest NICU and ask what their policy is, in regards to
what to screen for.
I found this from a quick Google search:
http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2010/pdf/PD2010_019.pdf
It lists their policy regarding what they do in this situation starting on
page 5. (I'm just sharing this as one example I found.)
I wouldn't downplay the mother's concerns. The daycare facility should
have a policy on this, and if they don't, they really should write one.
Obviously, things like this happen. They also should have a policy on how
breastmilk is given, just like hospitals do, and have 2 employees double
check that the correct milk is being given.
Sonya Shaver, BS, CHES, IBCLC
in Virginia
On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I have researched this in archives and maybe am not using correct search
> words. I have a question. A baby in our area was given another mother's
> breastmilk accidentally. The mother is upset and the baby's provider is not
> sure what the ramifications are to this accident.
>
> It cannot be taken back, so I am wondering if there are any tests that
> should be done on the other mom, or on the baby who took the milk that was
> not his mom's, or if they should just think of it as a free immunization.?
>
> ​Katheen Bruce RN BSN Inventor Lactnet, Listmother emeritus
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