16/06/2026
One of our mummys has recently become a milk donor. I have asked her to send us some information incase it is something anyone else would like to do ❤️
I started by completing the “Become a Donor” form on the Chester Milk Bank website. They then called me to ask a few routine questions, such as my baby's age, whether I drink alcohol or smoke, and whether I'm taking any medications.
After that, they sent me a Donor Record Form, which I completed and returned. Once they receive the form, they send out a donor pack and blood test kit. I then need to have a blood test, send off the blood sample, and provide a sample of breast milk.
They've already supplied me with bottles, microwave steriliser bags, and postage bags. I also need to record my freezer temperature daily (they can provide a thermometer if you don't already have a digital one).
Once the milk has been expressed and frozen, couriers collect it and deliver it to their depots.
It’s all been a very straightforward process so far.
