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Donor breast milk – preterm — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateNeonatalDonor breast milk – pretermRACP Paediatrics

A premature infant (28 weeks) is establishing enteral feeds. The mother is expressing breast milk but supply is currently insufficient. What is the preferred supplement to make up the deficit?

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Correct answer: B — Donor breast milk

When maternal breast milk is insufficient for a premature infant, donor breast milk (pasteurised human milk) is the preferred supplement over formula, as it confers protection against NEC. Donor milk is available through human milk banks in Australia. Formula should be used only when donor milk is unavailable.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2023 – Neonatal Nutrition CPG; RACP Paediatric Curriculum – Neonatology