These health considerations are not intended as medical advice and it is not suggested that any research end here. It is also not suggested that when it is considered safe to breastfeed that it is, therefore, safe to donate milk.

Please consult with a healthcare provider with any questions about sharing breastmilk, especially when donating to a premature baby.

In the spirit of informed choice, this section of health considerations is provided as an investigation tool to research topics and questions that may arise while exploring the suggestions for addressing donors, blood tests for milk donation, and other topics related to the sharing of human milk.

When parents and caretakers look for information about the safe sharing of human milk, it is important that all available information is presented. The standard should not be the only information given and deviation from the standard is and should be a personal choice.