Donor Milk ettiquette

bunnymama625

So, I received a bunch of milk from a donor from HM4HB, and was going to get the prenatal screening results from her later.

It's been a few days and no screening results.

DH is creeped out by using donor milk from a complete stranger. And now that she isn't sending any of the results, he's adamant we don't use it. A bumpie has offered me some of hers, and he is more comfortable with that

I don't want to twist his arm (especially since he's more comfortable with the bumpie's) but I would feel HORRIBLE throwing out anyone's hard earned pumpings. But I don't think I can donate it anywhere without those results!

What the heck do I do? How long should we wait for the prenatal screening?

bunnymama625

oh-- and it was the last of her stash-- she's weaned her son- she wasn't offering anything ongoing so she doesn't have much incentive to talk to me again.

kimbo1216

Hmm...when I've donated my milk, I have not been asked for those. 

Honestly, I would just try contacting her again.  It come from the doctor and they may be the ones taking their time.  Maybe?

Maybe just scald it before use.  If it's been frozen, it's likely lost the majority of antibodies anyway.

GL

 

JavaVino910

I would try contacting her again. There might be a very valid explanation. If you don't hear from her after that, tell her the truth. I think it's understandable for your husband to be a little weirded out. Hopefully it will urge her to get the screening results to you.

LaRue86

I would touch base with her about the prenatal screening. Honestly as a pumping mom, if I didnt want my milk to go to waste I would provide my  results. It is no big deal.