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Donor Human Milk Saves Lives.
It’s What We Do.
Contact us to learn how you can help
provide health and hope
for the most vulnerable infants.
Above, Ruby Britton;
below, Ruby with her twin sister, Lola.
“I went into labor at 26 weeks with twins and
was put on bed rest, most of which I spent
in the hospital. Each time I got discharged, I
was back within a couple of days. While there,
I had visits from the NICU staff, lactation
consultants, everyone to help prepare me for
the worst if the girls were to really make their
arrival that early. I made the decision very
early on that I’d allow them to receive donor
milk as I knew the benefits it can provide,
especially to preemies. I breastfed my first
child and she’s as healthy as can be. Since they
(twins) came preterm, the hospital offered
donor milk until my own milk came in.”
-Whitney Britton
5060 East 62nd Street, Suite 128
Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
Office 317-536-1670
Fax 317-536-1676
Toll Free 877-829-7470
www.themilkbank.org
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Member, Human Milk Banking
Association of North America (HMBANA)
www.themilkbank.org

Mother’s Milk Is a Gift Like No Other
There is no greater gift to the family of a fragile NICU baby than donor milk.
Milk donations are considered medicinal and milk donors are considered lifesavers.
Why Donate Milk?
Multiple scientific studies have proven that when an infant’s mother’s own milk is not available Pasteurized
Donor Human Milk (PDHM) is the next best option. PDHM provides vital nutrition, immunologic protection and
antibodies that may be unavailable in formula. PDHM is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Who is Eligible to Donate Milk?
You are a good candidate if you’re a mother who is currently or recently finished lactating
and has surplus milk, and if you are:
“As the mom of a NICU baby who received
Pasteurized Donor Human Milk it was
extremely important to me that I donate
back to The Milk Bank because I know
what a difference it can make. Donating
makes this a full circle experience for me.”
-Mandy Leonards
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
In good general health. Willing to undergo blood Some medications are
tests, at The Milk Bank’s approved for use while
expense. donating. Contact us
for more information.
Willing to donate at
least 100 ounces of
milk by your baby’s
2nd birthday.
BRA @ TMB offers free skilled, personal, and
confidential lactation support from an International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or
Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS), infant weight
checks, and pump checks.
How to Donate Milk?
Approved donors are welcome to drop off milk donations at our Indianapolis office during business hours.
Donations can also be dropped off at one of our nearly 50 milk depot locations. These locations can be found at
www.themilkbank.org/milk-depot. If neither of these options is convenient, The Milk Bank will provide donors with
the supplies needed (except dry ice) to ship their donation directly to The Milk Bank.
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Milk Storage Bags Milk Storage Bottles Shipping Boxes Prepaid Shipping Labels
For more information on how to become a donor, how to receive PDHM, or for more information on our other
programs contact The Milk Bank at 317-536-1670, 877-829-7470, www.themilkbank.org, email us at
engagement@themilkbank.org, or message us on social media!
Become a milk donor in four easy steps!
Call The Milk Bank at 317-536-1670 to complete a quick phone screen
Fill out a donor application and medical history form
Have your healthcare provider and your baby’s healthcare provider sign consent forms
Complete a blood test at The Milk Bank’s expense
GARRETT’S GIFT BEREAVEMENT
DONATION PROGRAM
Garrett’s Gift Bereavement Program strives to provide
families that have experienced a loss the chance to
donate milk in honor of their little ones. Each leaf on
our tree has the name of a baby whose family has
donated milk in the hopes of saving a life. If you have
experienced a loss and would like to donate there is no
minimum donation
requirement. Please
contact The Milk
Bank for more
information.
“That donated milk was not only the best food
for my baby, it was a gift to me. The mothers
that pumped and provided that milk gave
me the gift of time. They gave me the gift of
patience. And they gave my child the gift of life.”
-Crystal Gold