This list is only a compilation of possible questions. Some donors may ask more or add different questions.
- How will my milk be used?
- Are you or your baby being treated for any disease, infection, or disorder?
- Are you or your baby taking medication?
- Have you and your baby had recent blood work done?
- Would you be willing to have blood work and/or a health screening done?1
- Are you willing to cover the cost, if any, of donor blood screening?
- Are you willing to provide bottles or bags for milk collection and storage?
- Will the donation relationship be ongoing or one-time only?
- How much milk are you expecting/hoping for?
- Will you be supplementing with breastmilk substitutes or from another donor if needed?
- How often and when will you be coming to pick up the milk?
- Do you want all of the milk to be frozen? Would you want fresh, unfrozen milk?
- Would you like your baby nursed by your donor when possible?
- Are you familiar with safe handling techniques for breastmilk?
- Are you educated in at-home heat-treating?
- Do you have any concerns that need to be addressed or researched further?
Next section: Screening donors.
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- Establishes a baseline of health for caregivers and donor, should baby ever become sick, and fair trade of personal information. ↩︎
