Important Notice
Due to anticipated winter storms this week and increased demand from hospital NICUs, Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee is temporarily pausing fulfillment of outpatient donor milk requests.
During this time, we must prioritize the growing needs of hospital NICUs, where medically fragile and premature infants rely on donor human milk as part of lifesaving care. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we responsibly steward this precious resource. Please check back here next week for updates, as we continue to monitor weather conditions and shipping availability. Thank you for your continued trust and support of our mission.
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Outpatient Program
Our Outpatient Program was established to increase access to safe pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM). Both infants in the hospital and those receiving care at home can benefit from donor milk. In the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), donor milk use is linked to reduced rates of serious health complications and increased rates of exclusive maternal breastfeeding upon discharge.
Outpatient Program FAQs
Q: Who can receive Outpatient Milk? A: Our Outpatient Program is designed to serve medically fragile infants at home, babies transitioning from the NICU, or families needing a temporary supplement due to maternal low supply, illness or other related circumstances. All requests for donor milk are evaluated on an individual basis. While it is our greatest desire that every baby receive donor human milk if mother’s own milk is not available, the reality is that there is a limited supply of this precious resource. Since we rely on the generosity of volunteer milk donors, we cannot guarantee availability of milk.
Q: What is the fee for Outpatient Milk? A: There are significant costs associated with the screening and processing necessary for the medically fragile infants that we serve. The processing fee covers the cost of donor screening, nutritional analysis, pasteurization, microbiological testing, and storage. The processing fee is $14.95 per bottle (each bottle is 3.3 oz). Please see information below about financial assistance through the Rosie Fund.
Q: How will I receive the milk? A: After submitting your request, please allow two business days for our team to review your submission. If your request is approved, you will receive an invoice to the email address provided in order to submit payment online for the processing fee and shipping (if applicable). Please note, if you live within a 30-mile radius of Murfreesboro, TN, you must pick-up your milk or pay the full shipping price. If you are a recipient of the Rosie Fund, your order will be shipped at a flat discounted rate of $25. In addition, there is a 5-bottle minimum in order to ship. You may schedule a pick-up (by appointment only) Monday- Friday at 2909 Old Fort Parkway, Suite 105, Murfreesboro, TN or the milk can be shipped to you with dry ice next-day via UPS once payment is received. Please note, shipping rates do apply.
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Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee received a $45,000 grant from the Hardy Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support its Compassionate Care Fund, which will now be named the Rosie Fund in honor of Michael and Caleigh Hardy’s daughter, Rosie.
The Rosie Fund will help ensure continued access to safe, pasteurized donor human milk for families who face financial barriers to obtaining this vital nutrition beyond the hospital setting.
Rosie herself has been a recipient of pasteurized donor human milk through Mothers’ Milk Bank of Tennessee’s Outpatient Program. Her story represents the profound impact donor milk can have on infant health and family well-being.
Click the button below to learn more including eligibility.
How to Submit a Request
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Determine the number of 3.3 oz bottles needed.
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Review eligibility criteria for the Rosie Fund.
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Submit the online request form and proof of income (if applicable). Check your email for our response.
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If approved, submit payment for processing fees and shipping (if applicable and not 100% covered by the Rosie Fund).
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Schedule your pickup time or shipment. Due to the nature of our work, you must schedule an appointment to receive your request.