Maryland

Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition
Several breastfeeding resources for both families and healthcare providers
mdbfc.org

WIC
Numerous breastfeeding support services.
health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/breastfeeding-services.aspx

New Jersey

WIC
Various resources including IBCLCs, Peer to Peer Counselors, a helpline, and referrals to mothers groups.
nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/nutrition-breastfeeding/bf/

ZipMilk
New Jersey participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org

Pennsylvania

Healthy Start Center for Urban Breastfeeding
LAtCH (Lactation Assessment and Counseling Home Support) Program provides comprehensive breastfeeding support to support Black mothers in Allegheny County with their breastfeeding needs and questions. Our staff can provide support in-home, virtually, or by telephone triage. The support is provided 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free of charge. The LAtCH line can be reached at 412-545-2022 and selecting option 1.
healthystartpittsburgh.org/center-for-urban-breastfeeding/

Maternity Care Coalition
Offers free monthly virtual lactation workshops and one on one lactation support (in-person and virtual) for parents in the greater Philadelphia area.
maternitycarecoalition.org

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Various resources including a referral guide.
health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Breastfeeding/Pages/Breastfeeding.aspx

Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding Circle
Provides culturally relevant breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition education and information is a supportive group environment.
pghblackbreastfeeding.org

WIC
Numerous breastfeeding support services for WIC participants including a helpline. Breastfeeding hotline at 1-855-4-ASK-MOM (1-855-427-5666)

ZipMilk
Pennsylvania participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org

West Virginia

West Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance
Listing of regional resources.
wvbreastfeeding.org

WIC
Various resources including IBCLCs, Peer to Peer Counselors
wvdhhr.org/ons/breastfeeding.asp

ZipMilk
West Virginia participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org

National and Online

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols
Best practices for a variety of circumstances including supplementation, breastfeeding the late preterm infant, contraception and breastfeeding, hypoglycemia, and more.
bfmed.org/protocols

Infant Risk Center
One of the very best resources for questions regarding medications and breastfeeding. The phone line is staffed by a physician, Monday through Friday, Central time. infantrisk.com has an online forum with additional information.
1-806-352-2519

KellyMom
A website which provides evidence-based information on breastfeeding.
kellymom.com

La Leche League (LLL)
The organization maintains a 24-hour helpline service by calling 1-877-452-5324. This helpline provides information, education and support for women who want to breastfeed and to healthcare providers. Local chapters provide additional programming.
lllusa.org

Office on Women’s Health
Government website with various breastfeeding resources including the downloadable Your Guide to Breastfeeding. The agency also maintains the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 1-800-994-9662.
womenshealth.gov/patient-materials/resource/guides

Physician’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Evidence based guidance for families and communities.
physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org

Information About Medications and Breastfeeding

Some reliable databases to access information about medications to discuss with your healthcare team.

Infant Risk Center
A good resource for questions regarding medications and breastfeeding. The phone line is staffed by a pharmacist, Monday through Friday, Central time. infantrisk.com has an online forum with additional information.
1-806-352-2519

LactMed
A database that contains information about medications and chemicals that breastfeeding mother may be exposed to and their potential adverse effects on nursing infants. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

Trash the Pump and Dump
Online database of medications and lactation.
trashthepumpanddump.org

Locations

Below, please find all our locations, including their designation as depot, dispensary or both. Pre-screened donors can drop off milk at depot locations. Donor milk can be purchased, per the qualifications, at dispensary locations. Want to know more? Contact us at info@midatlanticmilkbank.com.

Please note that the availability of bridge milk and other elective use is contingent on the supply of donor milk. The milk supply is dependent on donations from generous volunteer milk donors along with the census and needs of regional neonatal intensive care units. Occasionally, the milk bank may need to temporarily limit bridge and elective use according to its distribution policy to ensure that premature and medically fragile babies have the donor milk that they need.

Paying for Donor Milk at Discharge

If you are being discharged from the hospital and will be taking bottles of bridge milk home with you, fill out the Dispensary Order Form and pay online: Bottles are $15 each. When filling out the form it is important for you to indicate the hospital and unit that you are being discharged from.

Ordering Milk Post Discharge

Additional milk can be picked up at the milk bank or neighborhood dispensary. If a location is not nearby, milk can be shipped Monday-Thursday for arrival the following day (shipping charges will be added).

Use the following procedure to order milk to be picked up. Dispensaries have a limited amount of processed milk on hand for short term uses such as post discharge bridge milk for newborns or a starter order for outpatients who will have an ongoing need.

1. Contact your child’s healthcare provider. It is important for your child’s healthcare provider to be aware of supplementation that your child receives. A prescription is required for use of more than (12) 100 ml bottles (total, over a recipient’s lifetime, not per order).
2. Contact us at orders@midatlanticmilkbank.org or 412-281-4400 before completing the Dispensary Order Form.
3. Fill out the Dispensary Order Form and pay online: Bottles are $15 each.
4. Download a copy of your completed form. A receipt for your order with an order number and a payment receipt will also be emailed to you.
5. Call or email the dispensary you selected to set up a pickup time. You MUST set up a pickup time with the dispensary prior to arrival.
6. Please note, our dispensaries are generally not open in the evenings or on weekends. If you need to pick up milk on a Monday morning, please allow us some time to carefully prepare your order. Same day pickup may not be available.
7. Bring the completed form you downloaded and a copy of your payment receipt to the dispensary location where you are picking up your order.

If your infant has a need for donor milk beyond two weeks or if the milk is being covered by insurance contact orders@midatlanticmilkbank.org for instructions on placing orders.

Additional milk can be picked up at the milk bank or neighborhood dispensary. If a location is not nearby, milk can be shipped Monday-Thursday for arrival the following day (shipping charges will be added).

Bridge Milk or Other Short Term Use

Use the following procedure to order milk to be picked up. Dispensaries have a limited amount of processed milk on hand for short term uses such as post discharge bridge milk for newborns or a starter order for outpatients who will have an ongoing need.

1. Contact your child’s healthcare provider. It is important for your child’s healthcare provider to be aware of supplementation that your child receives. A prescription is required for use of more than (12) 100 ml bottles (total, over a recipient’s lifetime, not per order).
2. Contact us at orders@midatlanticmilkbank.org or 412-281-4400 before completing the Dispensary Order Form.
3. Fill out the Dispensary Order Form and pay online: Bottles are $15 each.
4. Download a copy of your completed form. A receipt for your order with an order number and a payment receipt will also be emailed to you.
5. Call or email the dispensary you selected to set up a pickup time. You MUST set up a pickup time with the dispensary prior to arrival. Please note, our dispensaries are generally not open in the evenings or on weekends. If you need to pick up milk on a Monday morning, please allow us some time to carefully prepare your order. Same day pickup may not be available.
6. Bring the completed form you downloaded and a copy of your payment receipt to the dispensary location where you are picking up your order.

Ongoing Use and Medical Need

If your family requires longer term use of donor milk for a medical need please refer to our Order page. You will find more detailed instructions along with information about seeking insurance coverage.

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