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UAMS Milk Bank

UAMS Milk Bank works to improve the health of Arkansas’ most vulnerable infants with safe donor milk

The mission of the UAMS Milk Bank is to improve the health of Arkansas’ most vulnerable infants through safe donor milk. The UAMS Milk Bank collects, screens, processes and distributes donated milk to meet the specific medical needs of individuals for whom it is prescribed. The primary beneficiaries of milk banks are infants in neonatal intensive care units, particularly premature or ill infants. In addition, the UAMS Milk Bank values clinical excellence, ethical practice, community education and research to ensure that all individuals with a medical need will have access to pasteurized donor milk.

09/15/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Arkansas Children’s Hospital on an incredible showing in the U.S. News & World Report rankings! With 9 of 11 pediatric specialties ranked among the Top 50 in the nation, this recognition reflects the outstanding care, expertise, and dedication of teams across Arkansas Children’s.

A special congratulations to our Neonatology colleagues and partners, ranked #30 in the nation! We are proud to work alongside such an exceptional team to support Arkansas’ tiniest and most vulnerable patients and their families. 💙

Well deserved—congratulations, Arkansas Children’s! 👏🍼✨

09/14/2026

The tiniest babies often need the biggest support. 💜

When a mother’s own milk isn’t available, pasteurized donor human milk can provide important nutrition for premature and medically fragile infants. Every ounce donated to the UAMS Milk Bank helps support babies across Arkansas when they need it most.

🍼 One donor. One donation. A lasting impact.

Learn more about becoming a milk donor:
UAMS Milk Bank

08/20/2026

Behind every bottle of donor milk is a community of people who care. 💜

From the mother who shares her extra milk, to the milk depot that helps collect it, to the healthcare professionals who make sure it reaches the babies who need it—we are all part of something bigger.

Together, we are helping give Arkansas babies a stronger start. 🍼

Thank you to everyone who supports the mission of the UAMS Milk Bank!

08/14/2026

🎒🍼 Back-to-School + Breastfeeding = A Great Day for Families! 💙

Join the UAMS Milk Bank at Arkansas Children's Breastfeeding Awareness & Back-to-School Bash for a fun-filled day of resources, education, and family activities!

Whether you're expecting your first baby, navigating life with a newborn, or preparing your older kids for a new school year, there's something for everyone!

✨ Stop by the UAMS Milk Bank booth to:
🍼 Learn how donor human milk helps fragile babies in Arkansas
🤱 Find out how to become a milk donor and make a life-saving difference
💙 Ask questions about breastfeeding and lactation resources
👶 Connect with our team and discover ways we're supporting families across our state

You'll also enjoy:
🎒 Free backpacks & school supplies*
🚗 Car seat safety checks*
🥕 No-cost produce market
💉 Vaccines
👩‍👧 WIC & SNAP resources
😴 Safe Sleep Class (Spanish)
…and so much more!

📅 Saturday, August 22
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Arkansas Children's Southwest Little Rock Clinic
9015 Dailey Drive

We can't wait to meet you, answer your questions, and celebrate families together. Stop by and say hello! 💙

08/10/2026

🍼 Milk Myth Monday

MYTH: Only mothers with a huge freezer stash can become milk donors.

FACT: Every donation counts!

Whether you have 150 ounces or 1,500 ounces, your donated milk helps nourish babies whose own mothers cannot provide enough milk.

The UAMS Milk Bank carefully screens donors and pasteurizes every donation to ensure safety for vulnerable infants.

Small donations make a BIG impact.

Questions about donating? We'd love to help!

08/02/2026

💙 August is National Breastfeeding Month! 💙

Breastfeeding looks different for every family, and every feeding journey deserves to be celebrated.

Did you know that when a mother's own milk isn't available, pasteurized donor human milk can provide lifesaving nutrition for medically fragile babies?

At the UAMS Milk Bank, every donated ounce helps give Arkansas' tiniest patients the healthiest possible start.

Whether you're nursing, pumping, donating, or supporting someone who is—you are making a difference.

❤️ Thank you to every milk donor for sharing the gift of hope.

07/25/2026

Join Us in Jonesboro at the Community HealthFair today from 12-3! There is a mobile marketplace, a free health care, and some fun activities for the kids!! Come have a good family friendly afternoon and meet some of the folks who work in your community to help families stay healthy!

07/23/2026

⚠️ Kratom Is Not Safe During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding ⚠️

You may have seen kratom sold as an “energy” drink, tea, or dietary supplement and marketed as a natural alternative to caffeine. While it is legal in many places, “natural” does not mean safe.

Kratom comes from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa plant and contains compounds that act on the brain. At lower doses, it can produce stimulant-like effects, while at higher doses, it can act more like an opioid, causing sedation and slowing breathing. It also has the potential to cause dependence and addiction.

During pregnancy, kratom use has been associated with serious risks, including withdrawal symptoms in newborns after birth. During breastfeeding, the active compounds may pass into breast milk, and the safety for nursing infants has not been established. Because of these concerns, kratom should be avoided during both pregnancy and breastfeeding.

💜 If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal supplement or energy product—even those labeled as “natural.”

Let’s work together to keep moms healthy and give babies the safest possible start in life.

07/16/2026

Congratulations to all but I want to highlight Sara McGuire. Sara works with the Arkansas Children’s Nursery Alliance and has been a powerful advocate for improving child health outcomes through uniting our states nurseries in caring for newborn infants. thanks Sara for all you do!

07/15/2026

💙Hope's Story💙

Some people make a difference every day through the work they do. Others go one step further and continue giving even after their shift is over. 💙

Hope is one of those extraordinary people. As a healthcare provider, she cares for patients with compassion and dedication. As a UAMS Milk Bank donor, she has chosen to share her breast milk to help nourish the smallest and most vulnerable babies when they need it most. 🍼👶

Her generosity reminds us that caring for others doesn't end when the workday does—it becomes a way of life. Through her profession and her gift of donor milk, Hope is helping give families comfort, babies a healthier start, and parents renewed hope during some of their most challenging moments.

Thank you, Hope, for the incredible impact you make every day. You truly embody what it means to care for your community.

💙 Read Hope's story in her own words below.

"I donated breast milk with both of my sons. With my first, the UAMS Milk Bank hadn't been established yet, so the donation process was a little complicated. With my second, donating was simple and accessible, making it even easier to give back. As a NICU nurse at ACH, I have the privilege of seeing firsthand the lifesaving impact donor milk has on our tiniest and most vulnerable babies. Knowing the difference it makes for premature and medically fragile infants makes donating especially meaningful. It's an honor to support these little fighters both at the bedside and by providing the gift of donor milk."

Address

401 South Monroe Street
Little Rock, AR
72205

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(501)6865355

Website

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