Donating After the Loss of Your Baby
After a loss, some bereaved parents find milk families donation to be a part of their healing process. At Mothers’ Milk Bank we have incredible respect for these families and are honored to be a part of their journey.
When you donate milk to MMB, rest assured that your donation is highly valued and will be treated with the respect it deserves. All human milk donated to MMB is tested and carefully processed, and we take great care to preserve its nutritional value.
“Giving my milk to help babies born too soon was healing for me. It didn’t bring back my precious baby and it didn’t erase my pain but it helped me to have a purpose. I gave milk in honor of my beautiful girl who wouldn’t need it, so it was a gift from the two of us to those who would live because of it.” – Michelle, Bereaved Mother & Donor
Steps to Donate
When you are ready, you can follow the steps below to start the donation process. If you decide to donate, know that you can change your mind at any time, and we will respect and support your decision.
Legacy Donation
Donate the milk to be used by babies in need
- Do a verbal screening over the phone with a Mothers’ Milk Bank staff member (takes about 10 minutes)
- Fill out a Medical History Form online
- Sign Consent Forms
- Undergo a blood test (the Mothers’ Milk Bank covers the cost of blood testing)
Memorial Donation
Donate the milk for research
Only involves signing a Donor Consent Form
If you are considering donating after the loss of your baby, please take the time you need before undergoing the screening process. MMB can accept milk frozen up to eight months after it is collected. If you would like to discuss options for donating, please give us a call at 303-869-1888.
