Pumping, Storing, Cleaning, and Thawing: What you need to know about handling breast milk
A quick guide to keeping pumped milk clean, safe, and ready for the babies who need it most.
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My Gratitude Story for the Mothers Who Donated Their Milk
by Jenika Shamp Meet Jenika, a mother of 3 who was inspired to donate milk after her youngest son received donor human milk from Mothers’ Milk Bank California. I have been blessed with an oversupply with all my 3 children; however, I did not know about milk banks with my first two. When my youngest, […]
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Why Mothers’ Milk Bank California Opens on Weekends — and What It Means for New Moms
For new moms, every day feels full. Between feeding schedules, diaper changes, and those precious moments of rest, it can be hard to find time for anything else — even something deeply meaningful, like donating milk. That’s why Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) now offers weekend donor screenings — making it easier than ever to […]
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Honoring Our Milk Donors: Introducing the Donor Recognition Circles
At Mothers’ Milk Bank California, every milk donation saves lives, and we believe every donor deserves to be celebrated. That’s why we’re proud to introduce our new Donor Recognition Circles, a program that honors the incredible generosity of those who make our mission possible.
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A moment with Anna Goss, bereaved Mothers’ Milk Bank donor
Meet Anna, who has donated more than 2,000 ounces of breast milk in memory of her son, Angel. At Mothers’ Milk Bank, some of our most rewarding work is in getting to know the people behind the milk – the brave and passionate donors and recipients who believe in the power of human milk donation […]
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Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes New Board Leaders to Advance Mission and Help More Families in Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Jose, Calif. (September 16, 2025) — Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) announces the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its board of directors: Nicole Anderson, M.D., neonatologist and medical director of the Watsonville Community Hospital Intensive Care Nursery, and Ali Starling, CNM, MPH, certified nurse midwife and maternal health advocate.“Dr. Anderson […]
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Reflecting on National Breastfeeding Month with profound gratitude
This August, community partners, donors, and breastfeeding advocates throughout California and Nevada truly showed up to meet the growing demand for donor milk. August was National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and here at Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA), we marked the occasion with a full calendar of celebrations, milk drives, and community gatherings across California and […]
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NICU Awareness Month: Expanding Access for the Families Who Need It Most
Every September, we observe NICU Awareness Month to shine a light on the specialized care provided to our most vulnerable newborns—and the dedicated clinical teams that support them. NICU nurses, neonatologists, and lactation consultants are the backbone of neonatal care, working tirelessly to give fragile infants the best possible start. At Mothers’ Milk Bank California, […]
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Did You Know You Can Drop Off Your Milk at Mothers’ Milk Bank California?
Date: July 30, 2025 By Mothers’ Milk Bank California When people think of Mothers’ Milk Bank California, they often picture our work behind the scenes—testing, pasteurizing, and shipping lifesaving donor milk to NICUs across the country. But what many families don’t realize is that you can actually drop off your milk directly at our headquarters […]
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New Milk Collection Center in Spokane Expands Support for NICU Babies
A powerful milestone is unfolding for Spokane families—and for fragile babies across the country. In partnership with Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) proudly announces the grand opening of a new human milk collection center at one of the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted hospitals. Located on the 9th […]
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