HMRNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM)—the state’s first and only Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) accredited mother’s milk bank—is still in need of mother’s milk donors.

Breastfeeding is not always easy, and the HMRNM is still seeking donors to provide breast milk to infants in need across the state. October is breast cancer awareness and sudden infant death syndrome awareness month. Breastfeeding can reduce both. If you are a breastfeeding mother with excess milk, please donate your milk to help others.

“We are working closely with our hospital partners – Presbyterian, Lovelace and the University of New Mexico Hospital – to provide high-quality breast milk to infants who are medically fragile, experiencing sickness, or born preterm,” HMRNM Executive Director Kael Marshall said. “Demand for human milk for these fragile infants remains high.”

The HMRNM has certified lactation education specialists available to support moms who need a little extra help with breastfeeding. The HMRNM in Albuquerque is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday to offer infant weighing, lactation education, and connection with other mothers and families. 

Marshall acknowledges, “Breastfeeding isn’t always easy. It takes a community. We are incredibly grateful for all the moms willing to help other moms and their infants by donating their breastmilk.”

Utilizing evidence-based techniques and operating in accordance with HMBANA guidelines, the Human Milk Repository of New Mexico tests all donors prior to approval. Once approved, donors can make a donation appointment at facilities in Albuquerque or Las Cruces. Milk is processed per clinical guidelines and FDA regulations, then shipped to or picked up by recipient families.

To learn about becoming a donor or for more information, visit https://mothersmilkbanknm.org.

About HMRNM

The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM) provides human milk to preterm, medically fragile, and sick infants using evidence-based techniques to process and distribute human milk in accordance with the Human Milk Bank Association of America (HMBANA) guidelines. HMRNM works to advocate for breastfeeding in the community along with support for ongoing human lactation in an equitable and ethical manner to provide the highest quality of human donor milk within the community.