Milk Is Medicine
Your Pregnancy|December 2019/January 2020
Staša Jordan, founder of the South African Breastmilk Reserve, tells the story of the hugely successful breast-milk donation initiative she began in 2003, writes Margot Bertelsmann
Margot Bertelsmann
Milk Is Medicine

WHO IS STAŠA JORDAN?

I was born Staša Kersevan in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in 1978, to a multi-ethnic family comprising Croats and Serbs. By naturalization, after World War II we were given Italian citizenship. I studied political science at the University of Cape Town, and I went on to do a master’s degree in public policy design and research at the University of Pretoria. In 2003, I was looking at HIV-positive mothers and investigating human-milk banking, and so the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR) was born. Around the same time, I was also becoming a mother.

YOU HAVE A 16-YEAR OLD SON, LOGAN, AND A TEN-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, SOPHIA.

Yes, it was with the birth of Logan that I was inspired toward maternal and child health policy and public-health dynamics. This opportunity to engage with public health and the feeding of infants born to HIV-positive mothers is how it all began, and it is the story that today is the SABR.

SO YOU DECIDED TO ESTABLISH A MILK BANK?

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 2019/January 2020-Ausgabe von Your Pregnancy.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der December 2019/January 2020-Ausgabe von Your Pregnancy.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS YOUR PREGNANCYAlle anzeigen
COVID & your child
Your Pregnancy

COVID & your child

Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and a rare condition called MIS-C is on our minds when it comes to The Virus these days.

time-read
7 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
EYES WIDE OPEN!
Your Pregnancy

EYES WIDE OPEN!

Breastfeeding and night wakings? Experts shine a light on a possible connection.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
RAISING A BRAT? TIME FOR A RESET!
Your Pregnancy

RAISING A BRAT? TIME FOR A RESET!

It happens, even with the best of intentions. Sometimes we go overboard trying to show our love – and then things backfire.

time-read
7 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
Prioritise REST!
Your Pregnancy

Prioritise REST!

The fatigue of pregnancy serves to remind you exactly what miracle your body is performing, so it’s essential to listen to it. Here’s what you can do to get through these low times.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
CRYING CLUES
Your Pregnancy

CRYING CLUES

Discover the meaning behind your baby’s cries.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
Pushing isn't all you need to do!
Your Pregnancy

Pushing isn't all you need to do!

There are four main factors that affect the length and intensity of labour. They are known as the four P’s and work together to make each woman’s labour unique.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
We're all NERVOUS about it!
Your Pregnancy

We're all NERVOUS about it!

Sure, it can seem scarier than labour, but with these simple tips to bathing your newborn, you’ll soon be a pro.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
FOUR-FOOTED FAMILY MEMBERS
Your Pregnancy

FOUR-FOOTED FAMILY MEMBERS

Your children and your pets – everything you’ll need to know to be a happy family.

time-read
5 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
Here's to HAPPIER beach days!
Your Pregnancy

Here's to HAPPIER beach days!

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

time-read
5 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022
TALK SO YOU'RE HEARD!
Your Pregnancy

TALK SO YOU'RE HEARD!

Feel like your child just doesn’t listen to you? There are some techniques you can use to improve your chances of getting through.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
December 2021/January 2022