HMBANA

HMBANA stands for the Human Milk Banking Association of North America. It is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the field of human milk banking. HMBANA establishes standards for milk collection, processing, and distribution to ensure the safety and quality of donor human milk. Their mission is to promote the health and well-being of infants and mothers by facilitating access to safe, screened donor milk for babies who may need it, particularly premature and medically fragile infants. Member milk banks adhere to rigorous protocols, including donor screening, milk testing, pasteurization, and storage, all in accordance with HMBANA guidelines. This ensures that donor milk provided through their network is a safe and vital source of nutrition and immunological support for vulnerable infants when a mother's own milk is not available. HMBANA also plays a role in educating healthcare professionals and the public about the benefits of donor human milk and the importance of milk banking.