Definition: Human milk fortifiers are powders added to breast milk to increase the amount of calories. Human milk fortifiers are used with premature and small babies to help them to gain weight faster and catch up to their peers. Human milk fortifiers are usually cow’s milk formula products, although soy, hypoallergenic, and lactose free formulas can also be used to fortify breast milk. One California-based company also manufactures a human milk fortifier made from donor breast milk.
Also Known As: HMF
