The case described by Paula Bermingham is exactly the sort of situation
that lends itself to the use of banked donor milk. (Apr. 14, 5:27 pm.)

To access donor milk, call the milk bank closest to you geographically.
If you do not know which one is closest, call Lois Arnold at
(860)-232-8809 to find out.

The milk bank will tell you what kind of a prescription you need - a fax
will do in a rush, but hard copies will need to be sent.  They will also
supply the recipient family with information and back-up to try and get
donor milk covered by insurance.  However, this is not always possible,
even with a prescription plan because donor milk is not listed in any
formulary.  Access to donor milk is never denied for inability to pay
the processing fee.  WIC has covered donor milk in the past in some
states.  Also Rx should come directly from the infant's care provider to
avoid difficult situations.

Donor milk will be shipped frozen at the recipient's expense.  How
depends on where it is being shipped to.  If it needs short haul air
transport, recipients might want to contact local flying clubs to see if
they can transport free of charge.  Thawing instructions usually
accompany shipments.

Lois Arnold, Executive Director, HMBANA