FOR INTENDED PARENTS

Simple Shipping for Surrogacy Families.

Every shipment carries more than milk, it carries trust.
Milk Stork makes sure it arrives safely, every time.

Explore Your Options

$1,000+

saved vs. DIY per journey

96 hrs

active cooling, no dry ice needed

20 hrs

of family time saved vs. DIY
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Every shipment carries more than milk.

Shipping frozen breast milk between surrogates and Intended Parents is deeply personal. While DIY options using FedEx or UPS may seem simple at first, they quickly become costly and complicated. Every failed DIY shipment means stress for your family. With Milk Stork, you get confidence, not chaos.
✔️ Hidden costs add up fast

Retail FedEx rates run ~$300 per shipment. Over 5 shipments, that's $1,500 in shipping alone  before coolers, dry ice, or supplies.

 

✔️ DIY takes 20+ hours of coordination

our surrogate has to research options, source dry ice, drop off packages, and manage issues entirely on her own — adding up to 4 hours per shipment.

 

✔️ Hidden costs add up fast

Retail FedEx rates run ~$300 per shipment. Over 5 shipments, that's $1,500 in shipping alone — before coolers, dry ice, or supplies.

 

3 common methods for breast milk shipping

Before choosing how to ship, it helps to understand what each approach actually involves — the real costs, the time required, and the risks you take on.

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DIY with a High-End Insulated Cooler

Using a reusable shipping cooler, and planning and executing all of the logistics yourself without any dedicated support.

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DIY with Styrofoam Cooler & Dry Ice

Using a styrofoam cooler with dry ice, and coordinating the logistics without support.

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Milk Stork’s Stash Surrogacy Bundle

Using Milk Stork’s all-in-one solution, including scheduled pickups, proactive shipment monitoring, and support from our dedicated Customer Care team.

Every detail, side by side

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Requirements DIY: High-End Insulated Cooler DIY: Styrofoam Cooler & Dry Ice Milk Stork’s Stash Surrogacy Bundle

Shipping
$1500: Retail FedEx rate ~ $300 each shipment x 5
$1500: Retail FedEx rate ~ $300 each shipment x 5
Includes Prepaid Priority Overnight and 2-day return labels (5 round trip shipments). ~60% off shipping discount passed on to parents.
Cooler & Packing Materials
High-end insulated, reusable cooler ≈ $200 each + materials each time ($25 supplies × 5 = $125)
Low-cost disposable styrofoam cooler (~$30-$40) + dry ice cost (~$20) + liners/labels (~$10) each shipment ≈ ~$70 per shipment x 5 = $350
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Hazmat / Dry Ice Compliance
Depends on the cooler selected. Must research and verify requirements; risk of carrier rejection if not correct.
Must apply for specialty hazmat label and use ventilated packaging; risk of carrier rejection if not correct.
No dry ice required (vacuum‐insulated panels) → no hazmat labeling needed. ($0)
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How It Works

1. Pump & Freeze
Your surrogate pumps and freezes breast milk in standard storage bags.

2. Pack & Ship
Pack frozen breast milk in our insulated shipper—no dry ice or complicated prep required.

3. Scheduled Pickups and Overnight Delivery
FedEx picks up the breast milk shipment and ships it overnight to the Intended Parents.

4. Return & Repeat
Intended Parents return the empty cooler to your surrogate using a pre-addressed FedEx return label, ready for the next breast milk shipment.

Why Families Choose Milk Stork

Donor Milk Shipping

In addition to surrogacy, Milk Stork supports families using donor milk. Our Customer Care team is here to help you choose the right cooler and ship it safely.

Milk Stork Products for Surrogacy

Whether breast milk is coming from your surrogate or a donor, we handle the logistics from pickup to delivery. 

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Freeze and Ship 48oz-PACKED
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The Milk Sharing Starter Kit

Product Description

Perfect for first-time shipments. This all-in-one toolkit makes your first shipment simple. Complete with step-by-step instructions, essential supplies, and our 48 oz Freeze & Ship cooler.

It includes:

  • A medical-grade Freeze & Ship cooler (48 oz. capacity)
  • 1 FedEx Priority Overnight shipping label
  • Box of 100 Lansinoh® Breast Milk Storage Bags
  • Liquid Gold on the Go canvas tote
  • Easy-to-follow printouts for the pumping parent and the family receiving the milk

The Freeze & Ship cooler keeps breast milk frozen for up to 96 hours in transit, without dry ice.

Buy Milk Sharing Starter Kit
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The Stash Intro Bundle

Product Description

Ship 90-ounce batches of frozen breast milk twice.

The Stash Intro Bundle is a streamlined frozen breast milk shipping solution designed for surrogates just starting to provide breast milk after birth.

It includes:

  • A medical-grade Freeze & Ship cooler (90 oz. capacity)
  • 2 FedEx Priority Overnight shipping labels and 1 FedEx 2-Day return label

The Freeze & Ship cooler keeps breast milk frozen for up to 96 hours in transit, without dry ice.

Buy Surrogacy Intro Bundle
The Lite Stash Surrogacy Bundle

Product Description

Ship 180-ounce batches of frozen breast milk three times.

Easily send and receive 3 shipments (180 oz. each) of frozen breast milk between you and your surrogate.

It includes:

  • The reusable Stash cooler (180oz capacity)
  • 3 FedEx Priority Overnight shipping labels and 2 FedEx 2-Day labels

The Stash cooler keeps breast milk frozen for up to 96 hours in transit, without dry ice.

Buy Lite Stash Surrogacy Bundle
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The Original Stash Surrogacy Bundle

Product Description

Ship 180-ounce batches of frozen breast milk five times.

This all-in-one solution is built for IPs receiving five recurring frozen breast milk shipments from their surrogate.


It includes:

  • The reusable Stash Shipper cooler (180oz capacity)
  • 5 FedEx Priority Overnight shipping labels and 4 FedEx 2-Day return labels

The Stash cooler keeps breast milk frozen for up to 96 hours in transit, without dry ice.

 

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The Milk Cubby

Product Description

Best for short trips, in-person drop-offs, or for surrogates to use for daily cold storage and transport. Milk Cubby actively cools freshly pumped breast milk and colostrum and keeps it cold for up to 15 hours.

A reliable, durable option for pumping on the go without access to a refrigerator.

Buy Milk Cubby
 

FAQs About Breast Milk Shipping for Surrogacy

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