Donor breastmilk support for your baby

How it helps

Breastmilk benefits premature babies like no other food because human milk empties from the stomach faster, causes the intestines to mature faster and decreases infant health issues — leading to less time spent in the hospital.

Human breastmilk has helped even the most vulnerable of patients who struggle with health issues such as gastrointestinal problems, immune deficiencies, failure to thrive (FTT), malabsorption syndromes and more.

Donor milk for home use: UC Health Milk Bank

In collaboration with the UC Health Milk Bank, Sharp Mary Birch is honored to be a pick-up site for families to get donor breastmilk locally after leaving the hospital. This service makes getting donor milk easier and more convenient for families with newborns.

How it works

1. Order milk from the UC Health Milk Bank

• Review ordering criteria

• Submit a new outpatient family form

• Select delivery method

• Fill your cart and check out

2. Pick up your milk at the Sharp Mary Birch New Beginnings Boutique

• Families can come to our hospital to get their milk Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm

• Pickup is available only at the Sharp Mary Birch San Diego location

Find out more

If you have questions about the breastmilk donor program at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns San Diego, please call our New Beginnings Boutique at 858-939-4127.

If you have questions about the use of donor breastmilk at Sharp Mary Birch Center for Women & Newborns Chula Vista, please call our lactation office at 619-502-5848.

If you have questions about the use of donor breastmilk at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns Grossmont, please call our lactation office at 619-740-4983.