Our moms donate their milk for a number of reasons: to help the milk bank that once helped them, because they wanted their excess breastmilk to go to babies in need, even because they wanted their freezer back! Regardless of why they choose to donate, we would not be able to improve the lives of medically fragile infants without them!
Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas has a 2014 goal of approving 805 milk donors. Help us spread the word by sharing this blog post on your Facebook or with a pumping friend. We are in need of donors who can help make a difference in the lives of premature and critically ill infants.
Here a few commonly asked questions about donating to MMBNT:
- Do donors have to send 100 ounces of breastmilk at a time?
There is no minimum or maximum amount you may donate at one time. Donors are asked to commit to donating 100 ounces over their donation period. - Are potential donors responsible for fees associated with the screening process?
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas will cover the cost of blood screenings for donor mothers. - How old can breastmilk be when donated?
MMBNT prefers to receive milk before it is 6 months old. If you have milk that is older than 6 months, please contact MMBNT for further assessment. - Are mothers compensated for donating their excess breastmilk?
Donors do not receive any payment for their donations. - Are donors able to send their breastmilk from out-of-state?
MMBNT will gladly send insulated boxes and cover all shipping expenses for donors who wish to send their milk from out-of-state. - I am currently taking a medication or supplement, can I still donate my milk?
Approved medications include progestin-only birth control, thyroxin, insulin, prenatal vitamins, iron or calcium. For a specific medication or supplement, please all us and speak to a Donor Coordinator.
Questions? Ready to start the process? Call 866.810.0071 and speak to a Donor Coordinator today!