In a message dated 96-10-02 00:17:11 EDT, you write:

> told her I really did not think her donating milk would be possible,
>but I would try to get more info. and also I am now curious myself and
>would like a little education in this area. She mentioned 2 specific
>hospitals in this area- I suggested she call them herself and see what
>they say. (I am sure they will decline the milk). \
>I also thought of giving her the address of the  The Human Milk Banking
>Assoc. of North America, Inc.
>.+I have the address but not the phone no. Does anyone have the phone no.?

HMBANA's # is (203) 232-8809.  Testing required for milk donars- must have
negative serological tests for HIV-1, HIV-2, HTLV-1, HBV, and HCV.  Then
there are several screening forms- ie-donor consent, medical release, etc,
etc, etc. There are some exclusions to donating today also.  There are some
individuals that will accept milk for research purposes though.  If truly
interested in more details there is "Guidelines for the Establishment and
Operation of a Donor Human Milk Bank"  available for sale by HMBANA.  I want
to say there are about 8 Milk Banks left in existance in US today.

"The human mind always makes progress, but it is a progress in spirals"
 Madame de Stael

Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela
Naperville, IL