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"Where it is not possible for the biological mother to breastfeed, the first alternative, if available, should be the use of human breast milk from other sources. Human milk banks should be made available in appropriate situations."

World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund

Donor Guidelines

Breast milk donation is a cherished and unique gift that only a mother can give. Below are general guidelines to donate milk.

» You are generally healthy

» You do not take medication on a regular basis

» Your baby is doing well

» You do not smoke

» Your home freezer reaches the appropriate temperature

THEN you are LIKELY to qualify as a donor.
Contact your local milk bank

» You have had a major illness in the last 12 months

» You have heart disease or high blood pressure

» You have had vaccinations or shots in the last 12 months

» You have had major surgery in the last 12 months

» You have taken certain medications in the past 1-3 years

» You take any medications (e.g. birth control pills, thyroid) for longer than 2 weeks

» You have ever tested positive for tuberculosis

» You have a history of cancer

» You have had recent significant weight loss

» You drink caffeinated beverages or alcohol in moderation

» You received blood or blood products longer than 12 months ago

» You take any herbal preparation, teas or supplements for longer than 2 weeks

» You have lived in Europe for 3 months or more between 1980 to present

THEN you MIGHT STILL qualify as a donor.
Contact your local milk bank for details

» You have ever been infected with HIV

» You are diabetic requiring insulin injections

» You have ever received human pituitary growth hormone or a dura mater transplant

» You have a family history or increased risk for Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease (Mad Cow disease)

» You have ever injected illegal drugs

» You have ever had intimate contact with anyone at risk for HIV, HTLV or infectious hepatitis

» You smoke, use any tobacco product or a nicotine patch

» Your baby is breastfed and not gaining weight or growing as well as expected

» You have been in the UK for 3 months or more cumulatively from 1980 to 1996

» You have been in Europe for 5 years or more cumulatively from 1980 to present

THEN you DO NOT qualify as a donor.


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