Southern Downs mothers and babies have benefitted from the fund-raising efforts of Warwick Rotaract members, who have donated a Medela breast pump to Warwick Hospital.
Warwick Rotaract members have been busy manning Bunnings sausage sizzles and the Rotary chip van to raise funds for this much-needed piece of equipment, valued at $2198.
Warwick Hospital associate nurse unit manager maternity services Ross Newton said breast pumps were used by Warwick Hospital’s Child Health program to assist with infant feeding.
“Warwick Child Health provides a service to new mothers and babies, offering home visits, new parent programs, immunisations, clinics and infant feeding support,” he said.
“As part of infant feeding support, some mothers need urgent short-term assistance with feeding through the use of a breast pump.
“Often this occurs when mothers can’t stay with premature babies, or when either the mum or baby becomes unwell.
“In these times the use of a breast pump is important to help mothers maintain their breastmilk supply and provide breastmilk to their babies.
“Our existing breast pump was due for replacement and the donation of the new one allows us to continue supporting breastfeeding mothers in the Warwick community.
“I would like to thank to Warwick Rotaract Club for their fund-raising efforts resulting in the donation of this valuable piece of equipment.”
Warwick Rotaract Club president Jessica Carey said the club was pleased to make the donation.
“We would like to thank the Warwick Hospital, particularly Ross Newton, for collaborating on this project,” Ms Carey said.
