Donor milk is organized by special diets, and it's carefully packaged into
tiny bottles, each with specific
caloric / fat content that will be used by NICU nutritionists, who determine which babies
need which formulation.
A few of the problems with these dairy proteins are the high incidence of bovine protein intolerance associated with intestinal inflammation, bleeding, and diarrhea; the slow breakdown of these large proteins in the
tiny system, preventing additional formula feedings as early as they are
needed for proper
caloric intake; and the increased risk of developing childhood diabetes — the risk being greater the earlier cow's milk proteins are introduced (all of these topics are addressed elsewhere in the book).