Thank you for your interest in donating breast milk!
At Mothers’ Milk Bank, we make the donation process as easy as possible, while still following all the right procedures to ensure the milk is safe for life’s most fragile infants. Take a look at our easy six-step process below. If you have any questions along the way, give us a call at 303-869-1888 or toll-free 833-234-0555.
Please be aware that the donor approval process typically takes about 2-3 weeks to complete.
The Donation Process
We’ll ask a few basic questions before sending additional information to review before your screening call. The form works best with Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browsers.
After reviewing the initial information, you’ll be guided through a verbal screening to determine eligibility, answer any questions you may have, and discuss next steps.
Our detailed online screening form will ask important questions about your medical history, medications, and more. By gathering this information, we can confirm that donation is the right option for you and your family.
Milk bank staff reviews the screening form and sends required forms to your doctor for approval.
Visit a lab facility or healthcare provider near you to complete blood work. These tests help us screen for any potential infections that may impact the milk.
Once you are approved, you can start donating immediately. Drop your milk off at the milk bank or one of our convenient Milk Depots, ship it via FedEx, or have a courier pick up your milk. We provide supplies and cover costs to make it easy as pie.
What does it take to become a milk donor?
Mothers’ Milk Bank is a member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) and follows their strict guidelines and restrictions for screening donors for breast milk donations. If you are interested in becoming a donor, please review the criteria below.
To be be eligible as a human milk (breast milk) donor, you must:
- Be confident in your milk supply and produce milk in excess of your own baby’s needs
- Take only approved medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements
- Not have any risk factors that prohibit you from donating blood (there are exceptions to this rule – please contact us if this applies to you).
- Meet our guidelines for caffeine and alcohol consumption
- Be motivated to practice exceptional hygiene and carry out careful milk collection and storage methods
- Be willing to undergo blood testing
- Be less than 24 months postpartum when collecting the milk
If these items all apply to you, please fill out our Donor Interest Form here to get started.
There are some exceptions to these guidelines. If you would like to discuss your eligibility with us, please contact us at 303-869-1888 or toll-free at 833-234-0555.
Answers to our most frequently asked questions can be found here. If you still have questions after reviewing, please contact us at 303-869-1888 or toll-free at 833-234-0555.
Become a Donor Today
Your donation can help save lives all across the country. Thank you for your generosity!