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More breast milk donations needed
August 12th
Fraser Health calls on donors, especially in Cloverdale and eastern Fraser Valley By Jennifer Lang Got milk? More lactating moms are needed to help bolster the supply of breast milk. Donations have dropped dramatically in some communities in the eastern Fraser Valley, including Cloverdale, Fraser Health Authority spokesperson Tasleem Juma said. Last year, breast-feeding mothers in Cloverdale donated 110,840 ml (3,719 ounces) of breast milk. Donations so far in 2015 are much lower at just 16,138 ml, or 538 ounces. Human milk is a valuable resource. It’s used to help tiny, sick babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in the health region, where the need is increasing – but the supply is not, Juma said. Human milk can save lives of premature babies, who are prone to infections and illness. Not all
to provide milk or aren’t permitted to as a result of illness or medications they use.
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Donated human milk can be life-saving for tiny, sick newborns at Neonatal Intensive Care Units, says Fraser Health.
of them can tolerate supplemental formula. A devastating bowel disease called necrotizing enterocolitis is
much more common in premature babies that are fed formula instead of human breast milk. Mothers in some cases struggle
Women who are currently breastfeeding can visit www.bcwomensmilkbank.ca to complete a quick screening to see if they’re eligible to donate any extra breast milk. Once fully screened by the Provincial Milk Bank, potential donors will need to have blood work done at a local lab. Their doctor is contacted to confirm that both the donating mother and baby are healthy and thriving. “And that’s it,” says Juma. Mothers pump their milk, store it in the freezer using milk storage
bags, and drop donations off at their local milk collection depot. (A minimum of 150 ounces or 4,500 ml is usually required). The World Health Organization recommends babies get only breast milk until they’re six months old and that they continue to be breast fed with other nutritious foods added until at least two years. Every health unit in the Fraser Health region is now a milk collection depot, including the Cloverdale Health Unit at 17710 56 Avenue, Surrey (call 604-5755100), the Newton Health Unit, North Surrey Health Unit, and the White Rock Health Unit.
– For more information, visit www.bcwomensmilkbank.ca.
Surrey sees record number of brush fires Fire crews have extinguished 270 grass fires so far this year, double the number they saw in all of 2014 By Kevin Diakiw Surrey is burning at an unprecedented rate, as a continued heat wave and dry foliage has contributed to 270 brush fires so far this year. It’s double the amount of blazes in Surrey in all of last year, and if the trend continues, Surrey fire crews will have to attend more than 450 brush fires this year. Assistant Fire Chief Steve Robinson said it’s quite likely this city will see that many fires this year. In the span of just one week late last month, fire crews were called to 15 fires a day. For the most part, city officials say the fires are completely preventable and the huge spike has prompted a warning
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from Surrey fire crews and the mayor. “I urge all residents to use extreme caution at this time to prevent fires in our city,” said Mayor Linda Hepner. “With the unprecedented dry weather we’ve had this summer, it is incumbent that we all play our part to protect our parks and public spaces.” Officials are urging Surrey residents to take the following measures in order to reduce the number of fires: • Dispose of smoking materials properly and make sure they are completely extinguished. • Don’t leave barbecues unattended and ensure they are turned off properly after you have finished using them. • Explain to children the dangers of playing with and lighting fires. AFFORDABLE
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• Properly dispose of bottles and broken glass you find outdoors to avoid them magnifying the sun’s rays and starting a fire. The city said bylaw officials would be out in force over the weekend to ensure people are adhering to a total fire ban. Those caught will be given fines of $200 and may face prosecution. Robinson said it’s quiet likely the fire restrictions will remain in place at least until the water restrictions are lifted, which is expected to be by the end of September. Anyone who sees people barbecuing or having a fire in city green spaces, is urged to call the fire department at 604-5436700 and if there’s a fire out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately. – Black Press
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