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Human milk donation has been a practice for decades, fueled by its numerous benefits for infants in need. However, despite its longstanding history, there are still several myths and misconceptions surrounding this kind act. Let’s take a closer look at some of these myths and separate fact from fiction: Myth #1: Only biological mothers can donate milk. Reality: While it’s...

This Giving Tuesday, the need for donor milk at Mothers’ Milk Bank is greater than ever, and we are calling on you to make a meaningful impact. Will you consider becoming a milk donor today to help support our milk recipient community all year long? With one in 10 babies born prematurely worldwide, many face significant health challenges, and your...

Supporting Our Tiniest members of our families and community with Stories of Hope and Healing...

November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a time when we come together to recognize the strength of preterm babies and the dedicated care they receive in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country. For many families, the NICU journey is filled with uncertainty, but it also highlights the power of compassion, community, and the incredible impact of donor human milk...

As we mark Prematurity Awareness Month this November, we at Mothers’ Milk Bank California are excited to announce the launch of our Online Milk Drive! This initiative is a call to action to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of donor breast milk for premature and medically fragile infants. With over 380,000 babies born prematurely in the U.S. each year, the need for...

When our daughter Ruth arrived 7 weeks early, we were thrust into a world we hadn’t anticipated. While I was recovering from severe pre-eclampsia, Ruth was in the NICU, so small and vulnerable. It was a challenging time for our family, but one of the things that brought us comfort was the availability of donated human milk. Knowing that other...

I was over the moon when I found out I was expecting again—9 years after my youngest. Starting a new breastfeeding journey felt exciting, even knowing the challenges we face as breastfeeding mothers. I’m a teacher, and my husband is active duty Air Force, so our lives are always busy. When baby Lydia was just 4 months old, we got...

With a potential International Longshoremen’s Association strike on October 1, 2024, parents may face another baby formula shortage. The strike threatens 36 major U.S. ports, which handle nearly half of the nation’s ocean imports. This disruption could severely affect baby formula supplies, reviving concerns from the 2022 shortage. At Mothers’ Milk Bank California, we understand how critical infant...

By Teresa Asquith, Founder and Former Executive Director, Mothers’ Milk Bank California As I reflect on the remarkable journey that led to the creation of Mothers’ Milk Bank, I am filled with profound gratitude for the incredible individuals who joined me in this endeavor. My name is Maria Teresa, though many know me simply as Teresa, and I am humbled...

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with our incredible milk donors! We are honored and excited to announce that our organization and milk donors will be featured in the upcoming book “Tits Up” by bestselling author Sarah Thornton. Set to hit the stands on May 7, 2024, this book promises to be a groundbreaking exploration of the social and...