Breastfeeding & Milk Depot Resources
- Breast Pump Resources
- Lactation (Breastfeeding) Services
- Lactation Resources (PDF)
- Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk (PDF) Spanish
Milk Depot
CentraCare is proud to offer milk depot locations in Long Prairie, Monticello and St. Cloud. Milk depots allow registered donors to drop off breast milk to be pasteurized by the Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies (MMBB) for use in settings including NICUs, adoption and more!
Milk banks provide a much-needed service that supports the long-term health and wellness of babies in need. Once donors complete the no-cost screening and registration process with the MMBB, they can donate breast milk to any of our convenient locations. What an amazing, lifesaving gift!
Milk depots are an example of CentraCare’s commitment to partnering with the community to provide comprehensive care the supports wellness at every stage of life.
Learn how to become a registered milk bank donor (PDF)
Milk Depot Locations:
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CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud, call 320-251-2700, ext. 51990 – Donations accepted by appointment
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CentraCare – Monticello, call 763-271-2218 – Donations accepted 24/7
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CentraCare – Long Prairie, call 320-732-7290 – Donations accepted by appointment
Helpful Blogs
Breastfeeding & Milk Depot Overviews:
- Breastmilk: It's a Superpower!
- St. Cloud Hospital Birthing Center Nurses Share Breastfeeding Advice
- Milk Depot FAQs
- Baby's Best First Food - Breastmilk
- Minnesota Law Affects Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Preparing for Breastfeeding:
- What is Prenatal Hand Expression?
- Five Tips to Prepare Your Body for Breastfeeding
- Eight Topics to Discuss With a Prenatal Lactation Consultant
- Preparing Your Body for Your Baby's Arrival
- How Do You Know If Your Baby Is Getting Enough Milk?
- Achieving Early Breastfeeding Success
- Wearable Breast Pumps: A Lactation Consultant’s Pros and Cons
