The healthiest food for a newborn is milk from their mother. But when a mom is unable to provide her own breast milk, milk from a healthy donor who donated to the milk bank is the next best thing. Because the health of babies is so important, in 2006 Bronson made a decision to open a non-profit milk bank. Our team screens, collects, processes and distributes donated human milk not only to infants in our own neonatal intensive care unit, but to hospitals throughout the nation. Bronson is an accredited milk bank by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA).
Advantages of Breast Milk for Babies
In the early stages of life, breast milk can provide several benefits for babies, including a decreased risk of infection and illnesses. However, it is even more crucial for babies who are born premature or sick. Breast milk is:
- Easier for sick babies to digest.
- More nutrient-dense than formula, allowing for babies to better fight off viruses and bacteria.
- Helps premature babies grow and develop properly.
Pasteurized Donor Milk Now Available in Gift Shops
Families can now purchase pasteurized donor milk at all of our gift shop locations. No prescription is needed. Visit during open hours and buy the amount you need.
Each bottle is priced at $36.
Gift Shop Hours by Location:
- BBC
- Monday–Friday: 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- BMH North Campus
- Monday–Friday only: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- BMH South Campus
- Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Donating to the Bronson Mothers’ Milk Bank
The need for donor milk is always high. If you are a healthy mother interested in donating your breast milk, Bronson is here to help make the process as easy and smooth as possible. You will need to be screened by our staff on the phone or in person. Screening consists of verbal and written questions, as well as lab work. To start the process, please fill out this form to provide preliminary information. We will call or email you for the initial screening.
Already a Donor?
If you are already an approved donor:
- You may drop off or ship your breast milk to this location or one of our Milk Bank Depot locations.
- Learn more about how to clean your breast pump and why it’s important to keep it free of germs.
Questions?
