Milk with Meaning
Discover the heart behind MaiaMilk: our Milk With Meaning donor program. Every donor is medically screened, blood tested, and fairly compensated for their generous gift.
The Heart Behind Every Packet
MaiaMilk was created to support families with real breast milk solutions when they need it most. Behind every pouch is a community of thoughtful, generous donors who choose to share their milk — offering comfort, confidence, and peace of mind to parents navigating feeding challenges. We believe every baby deserves the nourishment of human milk, and every parent deserves options they can trust.
Each donor is carefully screened, supported, and fairly compensated for their time and effort — because their gift is invaluable. Their milk helps bridge feeding journeys, support NICU graduates, ease difficult transitions, and provide nourishment when it’s needed most.
“After having an oversupply with both my babies, it feels amazing to know my extra milk is helping another mama get through those tough first days. It's like being part of this beautiful village of mothers supporting each other.”
Safety, science, and compassion guide every step.
MaiaMilk is produced using hospital-grade protocols developed over a decade of clinical use. Here's how we ensure safety without compromising the natural complexity of human milk:
Step 1: Donor Screening
Every drop begins with a healthy, thoroughly vetted donor. We conduct a detailed health history and lifestyle review, along with comprehensive blood testing for HIV, Hepatitis B & C, HTLV 1 & 2, and Syphilis. All donors must pass this strict testing and screening process to ensure the highest levels of safety.
Step 2: Testing At Every Stage
Each milk batch is tested at every stage: First, donor blood is screened. Second, milk is tested before production. Finally, it's tested again after processing. We screen for pathogens, drug residues, and contaminants — ensuring every batch meets hospital-trusted safety standards.
Step 3: Pasteurized & Freeze-Dried
Once cleared, milk is gently pasteurized using a clinically validated heat treatment that eliminates harmful bacteria while preserving vital nutrients. It's then freeze-dried into a shelf-stable powder — a breakthrough that keeps breast milk portable and just as convenient as formula, while maintaining its bioactive complexity.
A Different Approach to Donor Support
Unlike most milk banks, which rely on unpaid volunteers, MaiaMilk believes in compensating donors fairly, above industry standard. Pumping takes time, energy, and emotional effort — and we think that work matters. That’s why we offer support every step of the way and treat our donors with the care and respect they deserve.
Why This Work Matters
Milk donation is more than altruism — it can be life-changing for the families who need it. Whether supplementing low supply, supporting NICU graduates, or helping babies thrive during early transitions, every pouch of MaiaMilk delivers real human nourishment.
MaiaMilk is:
• Clinically validated and trusted by hospitals
• Freeze-dried for convenience, without compromising integrity
• Produced using hospital-grade safety protocols
• Backed by over 4 million ounces fed to infants, with zero reported adverse events
We’re honored to work with the donor community that makes MaiaMilk possible — and we want to share their voices. If you’ve donated milk and want to tell your story, we’d love to hear it at info@getmaiamilk.com. Your experience could help inspire the next wave of generous mothers.
