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Prolacta is donating 55,000 ounces to Africa, 100%...

2007-06-05T12:36:00.000-07:00

Prolacta is donating 55,000 ounces to Africa, 100% of all of the milk donated prior to June 1st. Moving forward, we will implement the new model that will help getting funds (and milk) to Africa to help develop health care clinics and local milk banks to best utilize our resources. Thanks for your thoughts and feedback. - Jill Youse

I agree with JudyBright, it does seem like they ar...

2007-06-05T07:12:00.000-07:00

I agree with JudyBright, it does seem like they are price gouging. Almost reminiscent of the gas problem... I understand processing isn't free but this is supposed to help not put a hinderance on the people who really need it. Formula companies are probably loving this. Is there a connection?

Do you have any info on what Prolacta's profit mar...

2007-06-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Do you have any info on what Prolacta's profit margin is?

Also, I know how much things cost in a NICU. While I did not have to pay the full price the hosital originally charged, the original price is absurd. It was something like $7000.00 a day. Then they told me they use paper wipes to save money. And my baby came home from the hospital with a raw bottom. But I digress... Just

While I think Jill's intentions are pure, I do not...

2007-06-04T08:41:00.000-07:00

While I think Jill's intentions are pure, I do not feel the same about Prolacta. This bothers me...

21. How much does it cost Prolacta to donate the collection, processing, safety testing and shipping services?
o The cost of collection is very expensive. The cost of collection, processing, safety testing, and shipping make up the majority of the cost of the product.

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Jen, I just wanted to thank you for posting about ...

2007-06-04T08:34:00.000-07:00

Jen, I just wanted to thank you for posting about this. I work at a hospital and was setting up to pump one day and that started a conversation with a medical student. She said she had nursed for 8 weeks but couldn't continue due to lack of support from the medical advisors in her program, which is an issue unto itself. Then she made a comment "oh, I know you can buy breastmilk, but it is

I'm looking forward to your response, Jen. This wh...

2007-06-04T07:47:00.000-07:00

I'm looking forward to your response, Jen. This whole thing just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. What really caught my eye is the $1.00 donation per ounce of milk Prolacta sells to hospitals. If hospitals have to pay $35 an ounce, that's less than 3% of the selling price.

Granted, I don't know how much it costs to screen donors and "process" the milk, but if not-for-profit banks can sell

is it just me or is it weird that the last shipmen...

2007-06-04T05:40:00.000-07:00

is it just me or is it weird that the last shipment was only 5,000 ounces? maybe she means 5000 more out of what prolacta gleaned from the donor milk? maybe im being a conspiracy theorist here but i think jill is just trying to do some damage control by this press release.

im so glad you've blogged about this topic and that people are getting into the fine print with these people. i was