Appeal for life-saving donated breast milk
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for mothers in the Brisbane area with excess breast milk to help restock the freezers for the state’s premature and low birth-weight babies.
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Not everyone can change little lives. But you might.
When babies are born very early, they face unique (and serious) health challenges.
We proudly support breastfeeding, but sometimes mums can't supply enough breast milk at first for their baby.
Donated breast milk can make a big difference and help babies through that critical time.
That's where you come in.
Donate your breast milk
If you live in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, you may be able to help Australia’s smallest and most vulnerable patients.
Why donate breast milk
Your donation guide
Donating breast milk is really unique, and probably unlike anything you’ve done before. Here's a quick guide for donating breast milk with Lifeblood.
Learn how it works
Parents
Discover what it means to be prescribed donated breast milk for your newborn.
Find info for parentsThe journey of milk
Learn how your donations make their way from you to a premature baby in need.
Safety
We carefully screen donors, test the donated breast milk, process it, test it again, and freeze it before it can go anywhere.
Research
There's a lot more to milk donation than you may expect — and we're always learning more.
History
From the 1940s to today, donated breast milk helps babies and mums across Australia. Learn how milk banking began and where we’re heading.
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