Why the holidays are a critical time for milk donation
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?
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Mothers’ Milk Bank California and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Launch Research Partnership to Advance Understanding of Donor Human Milk
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 […]
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Mothers’ Milk Bank California and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Launch Research Partnership to Advance Understanding of Donor Human Milk on Babies in Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nannette Miranda | News@MothersMilk.org | (510) 646-1201 San Jose, CA (December 17, 2025) – Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA), one of the nation’s leading nonprofit milk banks, announces a new research partnership with the renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in understanding the life-saving properties of donor human milk […]
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Pasteurized Donor Human Milk Protects Very Low Birth Weight Infants
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 […]
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Webinar Recap: Be a Hero from Home – How Donor Milk Changes Lives
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.
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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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New Guide by Dr. Rachel Land and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Supports Families of Babies in Need
New educational resource empowers families to make informed decisions about infant nutrition and the use of donor human milk
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Mothers Invited to Drop-Off Breast Milk to Help Vulnerable Babies
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. – (Oct. 21, 2025) Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA) and Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition are celebrating their 12th annual milk drive by inviting mothers to drop off their extra breast milk to help medically vulnerable babies, especially those in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). For many born prematurely or with critical […]
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