https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:48:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-197097 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:18:20 +0000 owlmom 197097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For those who are interested in the informal donation process (not through a milk bank), check out eatsonfeets.org and milkshare.birthingforlife.com. Both provide information about peer to peer milk sharing and avenues for matching donors and recipients. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-197087 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:09:48 +0000 sandsandmore 197087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a formal one-time donation through a milk bank. I donated about 1000 oz and wrote about it on my blog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196841 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:16:50 +0000 Arden 196841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will if I can, probably unofficially. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196673 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:31:12 +0000 prettylizy 196673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm giving 60ozs from my freezer stash to my BFF. I pumped it all before I started on an mspi diet and LO can't have it. I'm bummed my beautiful stash is no good to me, but happy my friend can use it at least. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196664 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:22:20 +0000 skibobrown 196664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My understanding is that the official process is incredibly strict, so a ton of people are ruled out who would like to donate. I'm all for unofficial milk donation... In fact, I would love to look into finding a donor for myself, since my supply has been almost non-existent since day 1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196659 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:06:18 +0000 autumnlove 196659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MusicaV: thanks for the info! I called that organization and went through a brief phone interview. Unfortunately, the milk in my stash can't be donated because I take fenugreek and blessed thistle supplements. :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196655 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:00:05 +0000 autumnlove 196655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@owlmom: just wrote on your wall! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196600 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:05:56 +0000 MusicaV 196600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: Thanks for starting this topic!</p> <p>LO isn't here yet, but I may not be able to breastfeed him for medical reasons. He could potentially be a recipient. Priority goes to hospitals and premature babies, but if supply is available, it can be give on an outpatient basis with a doctors prescription.</p> <p>You can get more information about how and where to donate from the Human Milk Bank Association of North America<br /> <a href="https://www.hmbana.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hmbana.org/</a><br /> I highly encourage anyone who is willing and able to donate to do so. There are lots of babies who can benefit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196591 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:59:00 +0000 owlmom 196591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm actually in the process of doing a formal donation. The donation cooler is sitting in my kitchen waiting to be filled with 400 oz of milk. It's been a pretty long process. I'm donating to a children's hospital milk bank. I filled out an online application, completed a phone interview, got confirmation from my physician and my daughter's pediatrician, took a freezer temp reading, gave a blood sample, and gave a DNA sample before being approved. I can provide a lot more details, including why I decided to go through a hospital milk bank, if you're interested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196584 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:50:21 +0000 ohapostrophe 196584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: that's so awesome!</p> <p>Sadly I tried to donate but couldn't because I had to have blood transfusions (twice, ugh) after giving birth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196529 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:52:12 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 196529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: I wish I could show pictures of him on here because he is truly the most gorgeous, snuggly little boy ever. He makes me wish we had a boy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196520 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:48:04 +0000 MamaMoose 196520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: That is just about the most adorable thing ever. How great that you were able to do that for them and that you have such a sweet connection to that little boy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196497 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:33:05 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 196497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Informal with our across the street neighbor. I had lots of milk and they were two guys so couldn't make any ;) I donated all my spare milk to their little guy who now calls me "mama" since that's what Lala calls me and he doesn't have one, so he thinks it's my name! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-donated-breast-milk#post-196466 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:17:22 +0000 autumnlove 196466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Was it an informal or formal donation process? </p>