Trusted by NICUs for feeding 125,000+ preemies. Ask your care team for Prolacta by name.
Bring Your Preemie Home Sooner
Prolacta's nutritional fortifiers and formulas are the only ones in the U.S. made from 100% donor breastmilk (instead of cow milk), to help your preemie grow strong and thrive.
Clinically proven to help preemies go home sooner[1]
Trusted by leading NICUs for feeding the smallest preemies[15]
When used as part of an exclusive human milk diet for preemies <2.75 lbs.
Bring Your Preemie
Home Sooner
Prolacta's nutritional fortifiers and formulas are the only ones in the U.S. made from 100% donor breastmilk (instead of cow milk), to help your preemie grow strong and thrive.
Available Overnight
Shipped overnight by prescription to U.S. hospital NICUs since 2006.
Support When You Need It Most
Navigating NICU nutrition can feel overwhelming. Our team can provide info and guidance to help you understand your options. Call 1-888-670-8483 anytime.
If your preemie is born weighing <2.75 lbs, a fortifier will be mixed with breastmilk to provide the extra calories and protein they need to grow. Understanding your nutrition options in the NICU will help you and your care team make the right choice for your baby.
Support When You Need It Most
Navigating NICU nutrition can feel overwhelming. Our team can provide info and guidance to help you understand your options. Call 1-888-670-8483 anytime.
Baby Kallie | Born: 24 weeks | Birth weight: 13.1 oz | Days in the NICU: 150
Why Your Preemie Needs 100% Human Milk
Prolacta baby: Kallie | Born: 24 weeks | Birth weight: 13.1 oz | Days in the NICU: 150
Understanding Your Preemie's Nutrition Options
The Benefits of Breast Milk-Based Fortifiers & Formulas:
Nature's Perfect Protection: Breastmilk is full of immune-boosting properties to help fight infections and help babies grow.14
Get Home Sooner: Shown to help preemies grow healthy and leave the NICU sooner.1
Compared to cow milk-based products in preemies weighing <2.75 lbs
BE AWARE:
ALL “Human Milk Fortifiers (HMF)” — except one — are made from cow milk in the US. Only Prolacta's HMF is made from 100% donor breastmilk — not cow milk.
Support When You Need It Most
Navigating NICU nutrition can feel overwhelming. Our team can provide info and guidance to help you understand your options. Call 1-888-670-8483 anytime.
Advanced Nutrition Science
Compared to cow milk-based products in preemies <2.75lbs, an exclusive human milk diet (EHMD) with Prolacta’s 100% breastmilk-based nutritional fortifiers, has shown in numerous clinical studies to provide:
Discussing Fortifier Choices with Your Care Team
Preemies under 2.75 lbs need a fortifier added to their feeds for extra calories and protein. Being informed about your nutrition options helps you make the best decision with your preemie's care team.
Join Thousands of Families Who Trust Prolacta
Because when every ounce matters, families and NICUs turn to Prolacta for nutritional support.
Baby Jahaan
Born: 29 weeks | Birth weight: 1 lb 15 oz | Days in the NICU: 61
Born: 29 weeks | Birth weight: 1 lb 15 oz
Days in the NICU: 61
His mom, Twinkle, remembers the fear of those first days:
"I didn’t know if my tiny baby could overcome the challenges ahead."
Then his NICU team started Jahaan on a Prolacta fortifier.
The difference was life-changing.
Within weeks, Jahaan began to steadily gain weight. His body was absorbing the critical nutrients he needed.
He avoided dangerous complications often seen in preemies fed cow milk-based products.
Today, Jahaan is a thriving toddler, hitting milestones his parents once only dreamed of.
“I truly believe that the human milk-based fortifier played a big role in Jahaan’s growth and development,” said his mom.
**Any views, opinions, findings, assertions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are solely those of the individual. The content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.
Why Prolacta Is the Safe Choice for Your Preemie
There is only one nutritional fortifier in the U.S. made exclusively from 100% donor breastmilk: Prolact+ H2MF® human milk fortifier (human, pasteurized).
Prolacta is shown to:
Reduce feeding issues associated with cow milk-based products1
Get your baby home from the NICU sooner1
Compared to cow milk-based products in preemies weighing <2.75 lbs
Baby Eliza and Baby Octavia
Born: 28 weeks | Birth weight: 2 lbs 8 oz & 1 lb 14 oz | Days in the NICU: 53 & 63
Born: 28 weeks
Birth weight: 2 lbs 8 oz & 1 lb 14 oz
Days in the NICU: 53 & 63
Eliza and Octavia faced overwhelming odds. Their mom Caytlin recalls the fear:
"They were so tiny—every ounce mattered."
Their NICU team chose Prolacta’s 100% breastmilk-based fortifiers and formulas to:
Support their growth and development during critical early weeks
Help them gain weight steadily despite their micro-preemie size
Avoid complications linked to cow milk-based products
“The donor breastmilk and the (Prolacta) human milk fortifiers gave my babies a good start in their NICU journey," said their mom.
**Any views, opinions, findings, assertions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are solely those of the individual. The content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.
Critical Choice in the First Weeks of Life
Watch how families worked with their NICU care team to bring Prolacta fortifiers and formulas into their hospital.
Baby Aria | Born: 27 weeks | Birth weight: 1 lb 6 oz | Days in NICU: 110
Baby Leah Michelle | Born: 23 weeks | Birth weight: 1 lb 8 oz | Days in NICU: 131
**Any views, opinions, findings, assertions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are solely those of the individual. The content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my preemie qualifies for Prolacta's fortifiers and formulas?
Prolacta's breastmilk-based fortifiers and formulas are typically recommended for preemies weighing less than 2.75 lbs. They can be shipped overnight to any NICU in the U.S. and no hospital contract is required.
In 2024, more than 50% of acute care NICUs in the U.S. used Prolacta’s nutritional products.15 If your hospital isn’t one of them, your NICU can still request our fortifiers be overnighted for even a single baby.
Ask your NICU team if your baby qualifies or contact Prolacta at 1.888.354.5818 for more information.
What if my hospital says they don't carry Prolacta products?
Any NICU can order Prolacta's fortifiers and formulas by prescription, even if they don't routinely stock them. They can be delivered to any NICU in the U.S., often overnight, and with no contract required.
If your hospital doesn’t offer it yet, call our Parent Support Hotline at 1.888.354.5818. We’ll help you understand your options so you can make an informed choice with your care team.
What is a fortifier?
A fortifier is a nutritional boost added to breastmilk to give preemies the extra calories and protein they need to grow. When mixed with your breastmilk, it’s kind of like a preemie protein shake.
BE AWARE – Despite the name designation,"Human Milk Fortifier" (HMF) – all but one brand of fortifiers in the U.S. are made from cow milk. In the U.S., Prolacta is the only brand of "human milk fortifier" made from 100% donor breastmilk, making it a gentle choice for your preemie’s immature digestive system.
What is NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis)?
NEC, or necrotizing enterocolitis, is a serious intestinal disease primarily affecting premature or sick newborns. It causes the lining of the baby’s intestine to become swollen and damaged. In severe cases, the intestinal wall can develop a hole that may require surgery to repair. An exclusive human milk diet including Prolacta’s products are clinically proven to reduce the risk of NEC, protecting fragile babies from this life-threatening disease.1,2,8
What's the difference between the various human milk fortifiers (HMFs)?
While all fortifiers are labeled 'human milk fortifier,' only Prolacta's are made from 100% donor human milk. All others are made from cow milk.
Studies show that an "Exclusive Human Milk Diet" (mom’s own milk or donor milk, if mom’s milk is unavailable, combined with Prolacta’s fortifiers or formulas) is associated with fewer complications, as compared with babies fed a cow-milk based formula or fortifier3, 13, 8
What is an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD)?
An EHMD means your baby’s diet consists of 100% breastmilk and products made from 100% breastmilk. In the NICU, this includes breastmilk + Prolacta's breastmilk-based fortifiers or formulas. An EHMD is clinically proven to reduce serious complications in preemies compared to diets containing cow milk-based products.1, 2, 8
Last year, over 50% of advanced NICUs in the U.S. used Prolacta’s nutritional products for the smallest preemies in their care[15
Why is breastmilk so important?
Breastmilk is nature's perfect food for your baby. Breastmilk is full of antibodies and other immune-boosting properties to help fight infections, and it is gentle on the immature digestive tract of your premature baby.14 However, breastmilk alone isn't enough for extremely premature babies. They need 20-40% more calories and 2-3x the protein than breastmilk provides.5,14
Prolacta's breastmilk-based fortifiers and formulas add this extra nutrition while maintaining the safety of an exclusive human milk diet, helping these tiny babies grow and go home sooner.1,6,7,4
Will my preemie still get my breastmilk?
If you are able to produce breastmilk, yes, it will still be an important part of your baby's nutrition. Fortifiers simply add the extra calories and protein your baby needs to grow stronger.6,7,4
For moms who can’t produce enough breastmilk, many hospitals offer donor breastmilk, including donor breastmilk from Prolacta and our breastmilk-based Ready to Feed (RTF) formula.
Ready to Learn More About Your Preemie's Nutrition Options?
The nutrition your baby receives in the NICU can shape their health and development long after they come home.
Our Parent Support Team is here to help you understand how Prolacta's fortifiers and formulas might benefit your baby and guide you through the next steps.
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Citations
15. Data on file; number of U.S. hospitals that used Prolacta's fortifiers and formulas in 2024.
17. Alganabi M, Lee C, Bindi E, Li B, Pierro A. Recent advances in understanding necrotizing enterocolitis. F1000Res. 2019 Jan 25;8:F1000 Faculty Rev-107. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.17228.1. PMID: 30740215; PMCID: PMC6348433.
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