Learn More About Donating Your Breast Milk
There are a number of wonderful programs that help coordinate the distribution of breast milk locally, and to countries throughout Africa. Even though it does require the nursing mother to undergo blood tests and other screening – that is a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits the babies will receive from the vital nutrients. Here is a little more information for those of you who are interested:
Human Milk Banking Association of North America
International Breast Milk Donation Programs
If you are interesting in donating milk to children in countries outside of the United States, you may want to look into these organizations.
International Breast Milk Project
Local Breast Milk Donation Programs
If you prefer to donate you milk locally, you may want to contact your local hospital. In addition, one of these resources may be able to assist you.
Mothers’ Milk Bank - Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California
Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa - University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
Lactation Center and Mothers’ Milk Bank - WakeMed, Raleigh, North Carolina
Mothers’ Milk Bank - Austin, Texas
Christiana Care Health System - Newark, Delaware
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