Name: Mother’s Milk Bank
Item: Mother’s Milk Bank
Author: Abigail Smedly

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), Chaffee County Breastfeeding Coalition and Chaffee County Public Health are proud to partner with the Mother’s Milk Bank (MMB) to offer a location donation site. HRRMC collects and stores raw frozen milk from local mothers, draws mom’s blood for screening, and delivers the mom’s milk to MMB. To be eligible as a milk donor one must:

Be confident in her milk supply and produce milk in excess of her own baby’s need
Be willing to donate a minimum total of 150 ounces throughout her time as a donor
Not have any medical condition that prohibits her from giving blood
Be in excellent health without any chronic illnesses or history of major medical issues or cancer, including leukemia
Have no history of hepatitis after age 11 or positive tuberculosis tests
Be a non-smoker and refrain from using tobacco or marijuana products of any kind
Have not received blood or blood products or organ or tissue transplants in the past 12 months
Have no history of intimate contact with anyone at risk for HIV/AIDS
Not be taking vitamin supplements that exceed 2000% of Daily Value
Take only approved medications and herbal supplements/teas. Mother’s Milk Tea, fenugreek and any lactation support product containing fenugreek or other herbs is NOT compatible with donating
Consume less than 24 ounces of caffeinated beverages a day (2-3 cups of coffee)
Wait 12 hours after drinking any alcoholic beverage to collect milk to donate
Be motivated to practice exceptional hygiene and carry out careful milk collection and storage methods
Be willing to undergo blood testing
Be less than 18 months postpartum when collecting the milk.

If you would like to discuss your eligibility with us or to become a donor, please contact MMB at 303-869-1888, or Lorraine at 719-207-5008

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