Frequently Asked Questions about the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank.
How can I become a milk donor?
We are not yet a functioning milk bank and are not accepting milk donations at this time. However, several local Portland hospitals are now drop-off sites sending donations to another milk bank. Providence Newberg Medical Center in Newberg -- call 503-537-1400. Portland Adventist Medical Center in East Portland -- call 503-251-6262. Providence St. Vincent's Medical Center in SW Portland -- call 503-216-MILK.
Interested donors can also contact the Mothers Milk Bank of Colorado or the Mothers' Milk Bank of California.
How does the NWMMB feel about milk sharing?
The Northwest Mothers Milk Bank adheres to the guidelines and standards of practice of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America. HMBANA's policy on milk sharing: "The practice of casual sharing of milk or procuring milk from any source other than an established donor human milk bank operating under HMBANA Guidelines, . . .has potential risks for both the recipient and the donor or her child. HMBANA does not endorse the practice of selling or purchasing human milk, human milk components or human milk by-products"
