You asked: What are the requirements to donate breast milk?

Our donors meet the following basic requirements: In good health and able to breastfeed, with a surplus of milk. No use of nicotine products or regular use of milk enhancing herbs, including fenugreek or blessed thistle. Minimal use of medications.

What disqualifies you from donating breastmilk?

You may be disqualified from donating breast milk if you: Have or are being treated for HIV, HTLV (human T-cell leukemia virus), hepatitis B or C, or syphilis. Have a sexual partner who is at risk for HIV, HTLV, hepatitis B or C, or syphilis. Have used recreational drugs within the last year.

How do I become a breast milk donor?

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To get screened as a milk donor, call one of our 30 nonprofit member milk banks. They will interview you by phone, advise what you need from your doctor, and require a blood test through a lab they identify. Lab tests and shipping will be provided at no cost to you.

Who qualifies for donor breastmilk?

Milk donors are healthy women who have delivered a baby within the past year and who are currently breastfeeding or pumping their milk. Donor moms are asked to donate at least 4,500 ml (150 ounces).

How much does donor breast milk cost?

The cost of donor milk varies but is generally estimated as $3-5 per ounce, which includes both direct costs such as screening of donors, and processing and pasteurizing of breast milk, and indirect costs such as research and infrastructure.

How do you donate breast milk to the NICU?

You can reach them at 1.877. 375.6645 (option 4 for Spanish) or via email at donate@mothersmilk.org. You may also visit the University of California Health Milk Bank at https://uchealth.service-now.com/csp for more information and to become a donor.

Can you donate breast milk for money?

Milk banks such as Mother’s Milk Cooperative pay $1 per ounce and have received positive reviews. However, to become a member, 100 ounces of milk must be donated to cover the qualification expenses of donors.

Is donor breast milk better than formula?

Donor breast milk may retain some of the non‐nutritive benefits of maternal breast milk for preterm or LBW infants. However, feeding with artificial formula may ensure more consistent delivery of greater amounts of nutrients.

How long can you donate breast milk for?

You can donate newly expressed milk or previously collected frozen milk (up to 10 months from the date of expression) as long as it is clearly marked with month, day and year, and time of expression. You can expect the entire qualification process to take about 4 to 5 weeks.

What are the risks of donor milk?

Risks for the baby include exposure to infectious diseases, including HIV, to chemical contaminants, such as some illegal drugs, and to a limited number of prescription drugs that might be in the human milk, if the donor has not been adequately screened.

Why do bodybuilders buy breast milk?

Breast milk—it’s the first source of food a human consumes from the time of birth. … Instead of using water or other resources to provide nutrients and supplements in their protein shakes, bodybuilders are turning to breast milk in order to achieve muscle gains and get into shape.

How much do bodybuilders pay for breast milk?

The average price is $1.50 per ounce, though there have been reports of women making thousands of dollars through online sales. Not all these men are drinking breast milk to build muscle. Some do it for a simpler reason: They enjoy it.

How much do hospitals pay for breast milk?

Once the bank received my donated milk from the drop-off center in the city, they screened it for bacteria, pooled it with other donated milk, pasteurized it, and shipped it back out to hospitals. To cover these costs, the bank charges each hospital a “processing fee”—usually $4 to $5 per ounce.