Breastmilk donation

bubbles · Oct 14th, 2009, 17:21 PM

Just thought I'd post this link if anyone is interested ukamb definately something I will be doing next time

Sherileigh · Oct 14th, 2009, 20:51 PM

I live in Canada and it annoys me that there are no milk banks where I live! I have a freezer full of milk my son won't eat!! I'll most likely have to throw it away!

bubbles · Oct 16th, 2009, 16:52 PM

have you been in touch with the local hospital to see if they will take it?

asacia · Oct 17th, 2009, 05:02 AM

I phoned three Milk Banks and my local hospital, none of them could take me as a donor, due to my location. In America, a lot of banks will supply shipping containers, I wish I could have donated some. I've missed the cut off now, so cannot donate.

Babyshambelle · Oct 17th, 2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by asacia

I phoned three Milk Banks and my local hospital, none of them could take me as a donor, due to my location. In America, a lot of banks will supply shipping containers, I wish I could have donated some. I've missed the cut off now, so cannot donate.

I think this is really sad.

Your milk could have helped so many preemie bubbas. It's such a shame that UKAMB doesn't get the financial support it deserves sometimes, as it costs a lot to get someone to collect. They also rely a lot on volunteer drivers and are always after peole to help with milk collection.

asacia · Oct 17th, 2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Babyshambelle

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Originally Posted by asacia

I phoned three Milk Banks and my local hospital, none of them could take me as a donor, due to my location. In America, a lot of banks will supply shipping containers, I wish I could have donated some. I've missed the cut off now, so cannot donate.

I think this is really sad.

Your milk could have helped so many preemie bubbas. It's such a shame that UKAMB doesn't get the financial support it deserves sometimes, as it costs a lot to get someone to collect. They also rely a lot on volunteer drivers and are always after peole to help with milk collection.

One milk bank I spoke to had one person who collects milk, that is all.

It would be great if all hospitals had the facilities to test/store milk.

Mervs Mum · Oct 17th, 2009, 17:57 PM

I've donated.

One of the milk banks is my local hospital (Huddersfield)

misswren · Oct 18th, 2009, 14:20 PM

Ooooh hurrah - I don't have quite the mad excess of milk yet with the demand feeding of a sturdy little lady but I shall save the link and when we have a better routine will get in touch with them, thanks!

FemmeEnceinte · Oct 18th, 2009, 14:23 PM

I looked up my local Milk Bank after seeing this thread a few days ago and they're setting me up to become a donor once LO is here and BFing is underway.

Just wanted to say thanks, it was something I'd been thinking about and it encouraged me to go for it! Fingers crossed that it all goes to plan x

Babyshambelle · Oct 18th, 2009, 15:19 PM

Well done to you ladies signing up!

It's such a worthwile thing to do, I'm a very big supporter of UKAMB and the amazing work they do.

xxxx

Oct 14th, 2009, 17:21 PM	#1
bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,504	Breastmilk donation Just thought I'd post this link if anyone is interested ukamb definately something I will be doing next time

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Oct 14th, 2009, 20:51 PM	#2
Sherileigh Other BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 4,451	I live in Canada and it annoys me that there are no milk banks where I live! I have a freezer full of milk my son won't eat!! I'll most likely have to throw it away!

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Oct 16th, 2009, 16:52 PM	#3
bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,504	have you been in touch with the local hospital to see if they will take it?

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Oct 17th, 2009, 05:02 AM	#4
asacia Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,708	I phoned three Milk Banks and my local hospital, none of them could take me as a donor, due to my location. In America, a lot of banks will supply shipping containers, I wish I could have donated some. I've missed the cut off now, so cannot donate.

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I've donated. One of the milk banks is my local hospital (Huddersfield)
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Oct 18th, 2009, 14:20 PM	#8
misswren Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW England Posts: 625	Ooooh hurrah - I don't have quite the mad excess of milk yet with the demand feeding of a sturdy little lady but I shall save the link and when we have a better routine will get in touch with them, thanks!

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Oct 18th, 2009, 14:23 PM	#9
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	I looked up my local Milk Bank after seeing this thread a few days ago and they're setting me up to become a donor once LO is here and BFing is underway. Just wanted to say thanks, it was something I'd been thinking about and it encouraged me to go for it! Fingers crossed that it all goes to plan x

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Oct 18th, 2009, 15:19 PM	#10
Babyshambelle Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,354	Well done to you ladies signing up! It's such a worthwile thing to do, I'm a very big supporter of UKAMB and the amazing work they do. xxxx

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