The Human Milk Bank Tools are a collection of innovative online tools designed to accelerate the establishment and expansion of human milk banks network. The first tool is the costing tool, which helps provide cost estimates using both default and user-selected cost components. This information is useful for policymakers, healthcare managers, and financial planners to plan and budget for the establishment and operation of a human milk bank.

Cost Estimation

This initial version of the costing tool can assist users in estimating startup and operational costs, as well as suggesting the cost per liter of pasteurized donor milk. Users can select their preferred language and currency. The tool can be used without any registration. Functions under construction include currency conversion and the ability to save, download, and publish estimates. Registering with an email address will assist in saving and publishing the results