Thousands of babies are born very early every year. If you are a breastfeeding mum living in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide, you might be able to help.

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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.

Why should I donate?

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

How do I donate?

Here's a quick guide for how to donate breast milk with Lifeblood.

Learn how it works

Parents of recipients

Discover what it means to be prescribed donated breast milk for your newborn

Info for parents

Donating after a loss

You can choose to donate your breast milk following a stillbirth, miscarriage or infant loss. We're here to support you through the process.

Learn more

The journey of milk

Learn how your donations make their way from you to a premature baby in need.

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Safety

We carefully screen donors, test the donated breast milk, process it, test it again, and freeze it before it can go anywhere.

Learn about safety

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Funding

Milk is funded separately to our work with blood donation

Find out about our funding

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Research

There's a lot more to milk donation than you may expect — and we're always learning more.

Read about our research

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.

Milk banking history

Milk news

All milk news

It was such a rewarding experience knowing that my daughter and I were able to help other mothers and their vulnerable babies.

Jess, breast milk donor

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