How to donate breast milk?

Instructions for donating breast milk:

1. Check if you meet the eligibility criteria:
   To donate breast milk, you must be a breastfeeding mother in good health, not taking medications that are incompatible with breastfeeding, and undergo a blood test to screen for infectious diseases. You must also be able to produce more milk than your own baby needs. Before deciding to donate, make sure that your baby is well-fed and gaining weight appropriately.

2. Contact a milk bank:
   You can contact a milk bank through their website or by phone to express your interest in donating milk. They will provide you with more information about the donation process and answer any questions you may have.
   

3. Complete the screening process:
   The milk bank will carry out a screening process to ensure that the milk is safe for recipients. This involves completing a health questionnaire and undergoing blood tests to check for infectious diseases.
   

4. Collect and store the milk:
   Once you are approved as a donor, you can begin collecting and storing milk according to the guidelines. Milk bank staff will provide guidance on how to safely collect and store the milk to preserve its quality and freshness.
   

5. Donate the milk:
   Once you have collected enough milk, you can deliver it to the milk bank, a depot, or arrange for home pickup. The milk bank will then process and distribute the milk to vulnerable babies.
   

6. Continue donating:
   If you wish to continue donating milk, you must undergo regular health checks and follow the milk bank’s guidelines for collection and storage.
   

Donating breast milk is a generous act that can help babies who cannot receive milk from their own mother. If you have questions or concerns about the donation process, don’t hesitate to contact Anue for support and guidance.

Anue Siipp connected to a breast pump.