There is currently no HMBANA-affiliated milk bank in Georgia, however, there are still options. If you're a donor, a recipient, or just navigating questions about breast milk donation, we can still help.
In all cases, HMBANA-affiliated milk banks are the safe and ethical source for purchased donor milk. We do not recommend informal milk sharing or unscreened breast milk sales. Pasteurization and donor screening genuinely matter for infant safety.
If you need donor milk
Need donor milk today? Breastfeed Atlanta dispenses small amounts of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) sourced from a HMBANA-affiliated milk bank, at our cost with no markup. It's meant as a temporary bridge while families work toward a longer-term plan, whether that's building their own supply, transitioning to formula, or arranging a regular supply through a milk bank.
We carry 4 oz bottles of frozen PDHM at $20 each, and families may purchase up to five bottles. Pick-up is available during office hours, Monday–Friday.
If you need more milk or have time to wait: Mothers’ Milk Bank of Colorado will ship 40 oz of PDHM one time, without a prescription. You can sign up on their website here.
If you're a donor
If you have extra milk and want to donate, you can connect with any HMBANA-affiliated milk bank that serves Georgia. Several Georgia hospitals, lactation practices, and birth centers operate as drop off depots for out-of-state milk banks, so you can donate locally. The closest options for Atlanta-area families are listed below, organized by region.
Donor eligibility, in brief
HMBANA-affiliated milk banks use a common screening framework. Details vary slightly bank to bank, but in most cases:
You must be an approved donor before any milk can be accepted at a depot. Depots cannot take milk from unscreened donors.
Screening includes a written application with health and lifestyle history, a phone interview, and a free blood test (paid for by the milk bank).
Certain medications and supplements will automatically disqualify a donor. The milk bank will walk you through these specifics during screening.
Many milk banks request a minimum donation of 100 ounces over the course of your donation period.
To get started, find the depot most convenient to you and click through to its affiliated milk bank to begin screening. Once you're approved, you can drop off frozen milk at that depot or ship it directly to the bank.
HMBANA milk depots in Georgia
Each depot below is operated by a Georgia hospital, lactation practice, or birth center on behalf of an out-of-state HMBANA milk bank. The depot is your drop off location; the milk bank is who you screen and donate through.
Atlanta Metro
Emory Decatur Hospital
2701 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
(404) 501-5787
WellStar Cobb Hospital
3950 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30106
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
(470) 732-5247
WellStar Douglas Hospital
8954 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA 30134
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
(470) 644-6152
North Georgia
AthensBorn Birth Services
101 Cedar Rock Trace, Athens, GA 30605
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
(706) 223-0808
North Georgia Breastfeeding and Wellness Center
107 Colony Park Dr, Suite 700, Cumming, GA 30040
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank of Alabama
amy@northgeorgiabreastfeedingcenter.com
Hamilton Medical Center
1200 Memorial Drive, Dalton, GA 30720
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
(706) 272-6414
AdventHealth Gordon, The Baby Place
1035 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, GA 30701
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank Southeast
(706) 879-4737
Central and South Georgia
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
700 Spring St, Macon, GA 31201
Depot for The King's Daughters Milk Bank
(478) 633-0319
BKOCHMilkDepot@atriumhealth.org.
Doctor's Hospital of Augusta
3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Depot for Mothers' Milk Bank at Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation
(706) 651-6515
Depot information may change. We recommend calling ahead to confirm hours, appointment requirements, and current screening status with the affiliated milk bank.
Your milk supply matters!
The reason you need donor milk matters, too. There's often a clinical path that helps with the underlying situation:
If you're struggling with your own supply: Most low-supply issues can be improved with the right clinical support, and many parents who need donor milk are also able to build their own supply with help. Our team has helped thousands of families increase production.
If you're an adoptive or non-gestational parent: You may be able to produce milk yourself through induced lactation. We have a protocol for this and can walk you through whether it might work for your family.
If you have a NICU graduate: Combination feeding with donor milk and your own milk is often possible. Our NICU graduate feeding support helps families build a sustainable feeding plan.
If you're combo-feeding by choice: That's a complete and healthy decision. Our team can help you build a combo-feeding plan that works for your family, with or without donor milk.
Where can I sell my breastmilk?
We get this question a lot. Breastfeed Atlanta does not purchase breastmilk and neither do HMBANA affiliated milk banks. Please read HMBANA’s statement on this issue here.
What about a milk bank in Georgia?
Georgia is the only state in the southeast that does not have a milk bank. Each year thousands of Georgia babies depend upon life saving pasteurized donor human milk which must be brought in from out-of-state. A multi-disciplinary group of local people are working to change that. Follow their progress here.
