THE MILK DEPOT AT FORREST GENERAL

◼ What is a milk depot?

The demand for human donor milk in hospital neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) continues to rise. Some mothers are unable to provide their own breast milk because of a lack of supply or for medical reasons. These mothers rely on donor milk as the primary source for their premature infant’s nutrition.

◼ Who can donate milk?

The Milk Depot at Forrest General is serviced by the Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi (MMBM). Women who are currently breastfeeding infants under one year old are eligible to be screened, at no charge, to become breast milk donors. The Milk Depot at Forrest General makes it easier for all Hattiesburg-area donors to donate this scarce resource that has life-saving impact.

◼ How do mothers get the milk?

The MMBM fills prescriptions written by health care providers for the most fragile babies who need the life-giving and sustaining nutrition of donor human milk to thrive.

◼ How can I donate?

Call Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi at 601-939-5504 to start the necessary approval process or find more information at msmilkbank.org. Call the Forrest General Lactation Department at 601-288-3763 if you have any additional questions.

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With more than 8,000 members, Forrest General is the exclusive Spirit of Women hospital for Mississippi. Since 2004, Forrest General's Spirit of Women program has been a valued resource for women of all ages in the community.

Membership benefits include special discounts at Spirit of Women programs and more than 100 local retail businesses. A small fee of $20 provides you with a lifetime membership.