For Natalie, working with breastfeeding mothers and babies runs in the family. Her mother is a lactation consultant, so she knew of the benefits of breastmilk long before joining the staff at …
Milk donors are at the core of Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, selflessly giving their excess breastmilk to babies in need. Moms become donors for a variety of reasons; some are former NICU…
Last week’s blog, “Why We Pasteurize”, was the second article in a reposted three-part series that addresses frequently-asked questions in milk banking. Today’s post explains the who, what and why…
Last week’s blog, “Breastmilk & Bacteria”, was the first post in a reposted three-part series that addresses frequently-asked questions in milk banking. Today’s post explains the…
While milk banking is a long-standing and established practice, many people have questions about it and about how a milk bank operates. For the next three weeks, we’ll re-publish articles that answer…
Medical professionals, community supporters, donor moms and recipients all gathered to celebrate another year of milk banking at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas’ 12th anniversary…
While Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas is a vital part of caring for critically ill infants today, 12 years ago it was just getting started. Before the establishment of MMBNT, local…
September is a special month at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. It’s the time we recognize our history and celebrate our accomplishments since the milk bank’s founding in September 2004. The…
When a potential donor mom contacts Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas for the first time, she’s directed to one of our donor coordinators. From this first contact to the last donation,…
Every ounce of donor milk that passes through Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas (MMBNT) goes through an intricate process in our lab to ensure it is safe for the babies we serve. The lab is…
Many moms go back to work after giving birth, which can pose a new set of accommodations needed in their workplaces. While baby may not be at the office, his or her feeding schedule can still affect…
If you’ve been involved with Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas at any point in the past six years, you’ve likely come across Simone Summerlin. As our Director of Programs, she oversees the…