Donating breast milk can feel deeply personal and it’s normal to have questions, hesitations, or even worries. We often receive calls from prospective donors who want to understand the impact of their donation on the community. Here at Mothers’ Milk Bank California, we welcome those conversations because this is your milk and it represents a […]
It’s December, which means the need is higher for donor human milk. Can you help change the trajectory of a baby’s life this season?
Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA), a leading nonprofit milk bank, is proud to announce a groundbreaking research partnership with the esteemed Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. This collaboration will advance scientific understanding of donor human milk and its life-saving impact on medically fragile infants. Under the leadership of Dr. Rajini Rao, Professor in the Department […]
What NICU Hospitals Should Know About Safety, Storage, and NEC Prevention For premature infants with very low birth weight, human milk is a critical medical intervention. When a parent’s own milk is limited or unavailable, most hospitals rely on pasteurized donor human milk to support the baby’s growth, protect the gut and reduce severe complications […]
Our recent webinar, Be a Hero from Home: How Donor Milk Changes Lives, brought together healthcare professionals for an inspiring conversation about how donated milk supports medically fragile babies in the NICU. Watch the recap below and feel free to share it with anyone interested in supporting this lifesaving mission.
A quick guide to keeping pumped milk clean, safe, and ready for the babies who need it most.
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]