The use of pasteurized human donor milk has increased in recent years due to health benefits and rising number of infants who need pasteurized human donor milk. Little is known about milk donors’ experiences or what contributes to their motivation to donate.
The purpose of this study was to describe the personal and social aspects of mothers’ milk donation to a milk bank in the Midwest United States by using existing evidence and the theory of planned behavior as a guide
The authors found that six themes emerged and represented experiences of discovering donation, reasons and motivations for donating, benefits and barriers to donation, confidence in donating, and support for donation. Practical and altruistic motivations for donation were prevalent. Confidence for donation was instilled by adequate milk supply, growth of the infant, and the milk bank process and professionalism. Support from others was universal.
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