we can all agree, fed is best - no matter what that looks like for you. for me, it came in the form of exclusively pumping. it wasn't something that was planned for in advance, but it is how our journey unfolded. and when it ended, we found the milk bank.
what is the milk bank?
a breast milk resource for mothers
it isn't exactly the type of bank you might think of. they are a safe resource for mothers in need of, or wanting to donate, breastmilk. You can find their website here
where is the milk bank located?
the milk bank is located in indianapolis at: 8020 castleway drive, indianapolis, indiana 46250
How can I donate or Receive breast milk?
you can get in touch with them directly to apply! there are several steps involved, including having your bloodwork done.
can i get involved with the milk bank, even if i don't need to donate or receive breastmilk?
absolutely! They are always looking for volunteers, as well as monetary donations. You can also inquire about becoming an advocate with the milk bank
personal connection
my journey through exclusively pumping
Any new mother can tell you - breastfeeding and/or pumping isn't for the faint of heart. I was told that breastfeeding coudl be hard, but i admittedly didn't know how hard it would be. And it simply didn't work for us. But exclusively pumping did.
It looked something like this:
Journey lasted: 346 days
52,008 minutes
52,008 minutes = 866.8 hours
866.8 hours = 36.12 days
10,208.25 ounces
10,208.25 ounces = 79.75 gallons
