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She spent 12 hours in the NICU due to “difficulty to transition” which is fancy medical talk for she needs a little help breathing. Within 8 hours she was in the normal L&D room with me and attempting to nurse.
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Ann McGinley is not only one of our most loyal volunteers, but also one of the most loved. When Ann retired in 2006, she knew she wanted to use...
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How has the COVID crisis impacted donations, either from the perspective of the donor or the staff? And is the COVID-19 virus released into the milk, and if so,...
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1. I need to pump milk at work. Have my rights changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Most nursing parents have a right to safely express breast milk at work...
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Use of donor human milk Note: The FDA policy on donor human milk was created after the FDA organized a day-long testimony in December of 2010 during which representatives...
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The milk of human kindness: the story of Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin By Barbara Wilson-Clay, BS, IBCLC Note: This peer-reviewed article was published by International Breastfeeding Journal in...
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COVID-19 AND BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Breastfeeding Facts About COVID-19 San Antonio Breastfeeding Support via Telemedicine Milk Handling for COVID-19 Positive or Suspected Mothers in the Hospital...
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5 Health Care Organizations Serving Texas Communities. From people living with devastating diseases to new mothers dealing with birth complications to kids with broken arms, we all rely on...
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New Knoxville Breast Milk Depot. A new milk depot in Knoxville is helping with the nationwide demand to help babies in the NICU. It allows new moms to give...
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Making a Difference – Moms Helping Moms There’s a reason they call it ‘liquid gold’. Mamas know how important mother’s milk can be. Sometimes, though, it’s just not possible...
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Austin mom donates about 14 gallons of breast milk to local milk bank. “For months, Randan Steinhauser pumped breast milk, in hopes her seven-week premature twin daughters would be...
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Top non-profits for moms. “I live here, I give here. This statement is powerful, and it shows that we can make a difference with our money, time, and talent...
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Making a Difference – Moms Helping Moms. Haley downplays the gifts she has to give – love and devotion to her son whom she nurtured through the NICU stay...
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Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin Dispenses 5 Million Ounces” As of Thursday, Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin officially has distributed 5 million ounces of breast milk to preterm and medically...
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“Every ounce of milk dispensed represents a compassionate gift from a donor, and a lifesaving gift to a recipient. Over the past 18 years, with the support of our...
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Banking on Breast Milk. Read the exciting article about our Executive Director, Kim Updegrove, and her journey to becoming the ED of the largest Milk Bank in North America....
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Saving Lives One Drop at a Time. The Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin is proud to be featured in the May-June 2017 Edition of the Travis County Medical Journal...
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Thank you the everyone who joined us on Feb. 2nd 2017 for our Beer, Babies & Boobs Kick-Off Party! We had an amazing time enjoying food from the ART...
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We want to extend our most heartfelt appreciation to everyone who joined us for our Sip & Slab Celebration. At the end of the day we walked through our...
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Gratitude was on display everywhere at the St. David’s winter grant announcement event. 50 nonprofits were the recipients of grants, and Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin received $290,000 to support...
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Breast Milk Donations Continue Curbside Amid COVID-19 Pandemic. Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin, our milk collection sites, and local hospitals are taking extra steps during the pandemic to protect babies...
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Texas Moms Donated More Than 5,500 Ounces of Breastmilk During the Coronavirus Outbreak. Beaumont, TX is home to a milk drop-off site where Lactation Consultant Kara Michael is working...
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There are over 60,000 preterm births in the United States each year. Breastmilk can be medicine for these babies which makes breastmilk donation so important. Kim Updegrove, executive director...
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Milk banking Non-profit milk banking in the United States is rapidly growing! We have the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) here is the US, Mexico, and...
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Kim Updegrove, executive director of the largest milk bank in the world, shares the Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin with us. Why is there a need for donor milk?...
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The Ethics in Business & Community Award, sponsored by Recognize Good, is given annually to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals who exemplify ethical practices in their official dealings and day-to-day endeavors including outstanding honesty,...
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In this time of pandemic, the breast milk bank has seen an increase in the number of mothers donating — 900 women in the first six months, up 20...
Milk Production
Shown in the photo are equal volumes of breast milk (exactly 3 ounces). In these 4 different containers, it looks like 4 different volumes! Milk storage bags in particular...
Milk Production
Can I combine pumped milk from two different pumping sessions? Should I cool it down before combining? What is the best way to store my breast milk?
Milk Production
As a pediatrician, Dr. Jane Morton from First Droplets says that practicing hand expressions regularly stimulated milk production in the first few days. Many babies who are with their...
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How to keep your breast pump kit clean: If you are an exclusive pumper, or you pump only once in a while for your baby or to donate milk...
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Our friends at Pumpspotting launched a free toolkit for employers to support moms' safe and confident return to the workplace or remote work. This is a great resource to...
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Breastfeeding may be the most natural thing in the world, but it doesn’t come naturally for some. One of the best ways to prepare to breastfeed is learning as...
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That means parents and caregivers follow baby’s lead and feed as the baby shows hunger cues. he first few days after birth may be filled with back to back...
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Tips to help working moms make the transition smoothly Working and breastfeeding is a challenge for many moms and babies. Just as breastfeeding starts feeling natural and easy, it’s...
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As you get closer to your baby’s due date, you may start to plan for the postpartum period. One of the biggest topics on your mind is likely infant...
Stories From Moms
When you become a mother, you are instantly a part of a club. As moms, we fill in the gaps for other moms when they are in need. We...
Stories From Moms
No one expects to have a premature child; we certainly did not. We were shocked to be told that we had to deliver at 34 weeks because Yara was...
Stories From Moms
My son was diagnosed prenatally with a severe congenital heart defect. Though we're from Austin, I delivered him in Houston so he could be near the doctors and surgeons...
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There are many questions regarding child feeding during natural emergencies, such as a hurricane or the current COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to breastfeed? What happens when moms are...
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Regional One Health is helping “donor warriors” provide mom-to-mom, woman-to-woman support through their milk collection site in Memphis, TN. Read More
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Despite the pandemic, local hospitals still encourage mothers who are able to produce breast milk to help donate if they can to MMBA. Read More
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Breastfeeding in the age of COVID-19. A conversation with 3 members of the HMBANA organization about human milk banking during the pandemic. Tune In!
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This award is presented to a stand-out organization whose relentless focus on results has created powerful progress for the Central Texas community. Read More
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I’m going to tell you a story about the most heart-wrenching, fulfilling, frightening, grace-filled, exhausting and blessed summers I have ever experienced. I love to tell it because it...
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I'm so thankful for all the wonderful women who have donated their time effort and precious milk, that unfortunately I’m unable to make for my precious babies! Two out...
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My twin boys, John and Sam, were born in 2014 at 26 weeks and 4 days. John weighed 1lb 12ozs and Sam weighed 1lb 8ozs at birth. Both boys...
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Fewer than half of those babies' mothers are able to provide them with breast milk. Through donor human milk, these medically-fragile babies receive the benefits of breast milk that...
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Athena came barreling into this world like a wrecking ball to our otherwise calm lives. Our warrior was born 37 weeks gestation after a relatively uncomplicated pregnancy. She spent...
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Every year, 60,000 babies are born in the United States weighing 3.5 pounds or less. Fewer than half of those babies' mothers are able to provide them with breast...
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For National Breastfeeding Month, we interviewed Angeliz Rivera. She is a registered nurse with a Master's Degree in Nursing Education, specialized in mother/infant care. Working as a Nurse since 2014,...
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Our beautiful baby boy Lawlis-Reign was born March 17th, 2020 and in that moment we started a wonderful journey. Unfortunately, I was having a difficult time with producing milk....
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Wondering what a doula is and what they do? In today’s post we’re sharing the experiences of Emma Amash, a doula since 2019 What is a doula? My friends...
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We consider Everly to be a true miracle. Our Tiny Warrior's story began with a 39 week ultrasound.
Stories From Moms
I had a very difficult childbirth. I was in labor for over 20 hours. Yuvaan finally entered the world after 4 hours of pushing with the umbilical cord wrapped...
Stories From Moms
When I was 23 weeks pregnant, we found out that our son had a congenital heart defect. As we learned more about what his birth story would look like,...
Milk Production
You will have the most important job of all: making milk!
Milk Production
1. I need to pump milk at work. Have my rights changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Most nursing parents have a right to safely express breast milk at work...
Milk Production
COVID-19 AND BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Breastfeeding Facts About COVID-19 San Antonio Breastfeeding Support via Telemedicine Milk Handling for COVID-19 Positive or Suspected Mothers in the Hospital...
Milk Production
Shown in the photo are equal volumes of breast milk (exactly 3 ounces). In these 4 different containers, it looks like 4 different volumes! Milk storage bags in particular...
Milk Production
Can I combine pumped milk from two different pumping sessions? Should I cool it down before combining? What is the best way to store my breast milk?
Stories From Moms
When you become a mother, you are instantly a part of a club. As moms, we fill in the gaps for other moms when they are in need. We...
Stories From Moms
No one expects to have a premature child; we certainly did not. We were shocked to be told that we had to deliver at 34 weeks because Yara was...
Stories From Moms
My son was diagnosed prenatally with a severe congenital heart defect. Though we're from Austin, I delivered him in Houston so he could be near the doctors and surgeons...
Stories From Moms
Athena came barreling into this world like a wrecking ball to our otherwise calm lives. Our warrior was born 37 weeks gestation after a relatively uncomplicated pregnancy. She spent...
Healthcare Providers
1. I need to pump milk at work. Have my rights changed during the COVID-19 pandemic? Most nursing parents have a right to safely express breast milk at work...
Healthcare Providers
Use of donor human milk Note: The FDA policy on donor human milk was created after the FDA organized a day-long testimony in December of 2010 during which representatives...
Healthcare Providers
The milk of human kindness: the story of Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin By Barbara Wilson-Clay, BS, IBCLC Note: This peer-reviewed article was published by International Breastfeeding Journal in...
Healthcare Providers
There are many questions regarding child feeding during natural emergencies, such as a hurricane or the current COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to breastfeed? What happens when moms are...
We love hearing stories from our milk donors and recipients about their experience with the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin. We will use the stories to raise awareness of donor human milk on our digital platforms!