Frontiers in Public Health
Knowledge, perceptions, and support for human milk banking among Saudi mothers: a cross-sectional study
Background Donor Human Milk (DHM) is recommended for preterm infants when a mother’s own milk is unavailable. This study explored Saudi mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and concerns regarding human milk banking (HMB) and donation, to identify barriers to acceptance and to inform future implementation. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 835 mothers across Saudi regions assessed support for HMB and its association with sociodemographic factors, feeding practices, breastfeeding duration, and knowledge of the benefits o …