Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, a nonprofit community milk bank accredited by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), provides pasteurized donor human milk to babies in fragile health throughout the Northeastern United States.
As the premier regional milk bank in the Northeastern United States, Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast employs a professional staff that provides reliable, trusted service to hospitals; compassionate, efficient support to recipient families; and friendly, expert screening to milk donors.
Founded in 2006, the organization opened its doors in 2008 and received its HMBANA certification in 2011. With tissue bank licenses in the three states that require them—New York, California, and Maryland—the milk bank is committed to serving a broad range of recipients and donors. Over 90 hospitals in 11 states use our milk in their neonatal intensive care units, special care nurseries, and well-baby units. Families with preterm and full-term babies throughout the country order milk as well. Over 6,000 donors to date have trusted us with their milk, which they can ship free or drop off at one of 30 depots in 10 states.
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Babies receiving donor milk at home as outpatients require a prescription from a medical professional.
You are in good health.
You have breast milk that is truly extra, or cannot be used by your baby (bereaved and surrogate mothers are welcome to become breast milk donors).
Your breast milk was put in the freezer within 48 hours of being pumped.
You are only using medications on our “approved for use in donors” list (call if you have questions!).
You are able to donate a minimum of 150 ounces (there is no minimum for bereaved donors).
You are not using any herbal supplements (call if you have specific questions).
Complete a 15-minute phone screening.
Fill out forms.
Get a blood test (we pay for it).
Make arrangements with us for delivery of your breast milk (at no cost to you).
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