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April 28, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Announce Senate Resolution 20 Designating May as First-Ever California Human Milk Donation Month

MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cheryl@landispr.com Senator Dave Cortese and Mothers’ Milk Bank California Announce Senate Resolution 20 Designating May as First-Ever California Human Milk Donation Month Growing Demand for Donor Human Milk Across the State for Premature and Medically Fragile Infants San Jose, CA (April 28, 2025) — Senator Dave Cortese (District 15) […]

March 5, 2025

Happy IBCLC Day

Celebrating IBCLC Day: Honoring the Experts Who Support Breastfeeding Families Every mother’s breastfeeding journey is unique—filled with joys, challenges, and moments of uncertainty. Whether you are navigating latch issues, struggling with milk supply, or simply seeking reassurance, having a knowledgeable and compassionate support system makes all the difference. That’s where International Board Certified Lactation Consultants […]

February 11, 2025

Mothers’ Milk Bank California Welcomes Dr. Spieler as New Medical Advisor

Dr. Lauren Spieler, D.O.,IBCLC, NABBLM-C is an osteopathic physician and breastfeeding medicine expert dedicated to help enhance lactation services and support postpartum care at Mothers’ Milk Bank San Jose, California – Mothers’ Milk Bank California announced today the appointment of Dr. Lauren Spieler, an Osteopathic Physician Board Certified in Family Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine, as […]

January 22, 2025

USDA Endorses Breastfeeding as the Best Choice for Infant Nutrition

As of January 10, 2025, a memorandum has been released announcing that USDA promotes and supports breastfeeding as the best choice for infant nutrition, highlighting its nutritional and non-nutritional benefit for babies and mothers.

January 13, 2025

Share your extra breast milk, support NICU Babies Affected by LA Wildfires

As wildfires continue to impact Los Angeles and surrounding areas, hospitals and NICUs are facing increasing challenges. Families have been displaced, and many fragile babies in the NICU are in urgent need of donor milk to help them through this difficult time. We’re calling on our Milk Warriors to lend a hand and offer comfort […]

November 18, 2024

10 Things You Need to Know About Mothers’ Milk Bank California and the Impact We’re Making

Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMB) is a vital organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of infants through the provision of donated human milk. As one of the leading milk banks in the United States, MMB plays a crucial role in providing life-saving nutrition to premature and critically ill infants. Here are ten essential […]

November 15, 2024

Why Moms Find It Important to Donate Milk to Babies in Need

Being a lactating mother is a journey filled with love, care, and the profound bond shared with your little one. However, amidst the joys, there’s an opportunity to extend that love beyond your own baby—to infants in need. Here are five reasons why lactating moms donate their breast milk: 1. Providing Life-Saving Nutrition Breast milk […]

November 14, 2024

Dispelling Common Myths About Donating Human Milk

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 […]

November 13, 2024

Give the Gift of Life: Become a Milk Donor This Giving Tuesday

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 […]

November 8, 2024

Honoring National Prematurity Awareness Month

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