We’re commemorating Throwback Thursday by bringing back blog content from the past! These terms are always great to know and understand, regardless of the passage of time. Time to increase your…
The staff at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas feels like one big family, and in Allanah’s case, the family ties are real. Her aunt, Shaina, is the Director of Operations. Allanah became…
Amanda and Allen knew their journey as parents would be unique. In December, their unborn daughter, Abigail, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This condition meant the left…
What happens when more than 200 moms gather in Fort Worth to celebrate breastfeeding? The result is The Big Latch On, where moms come together and breastfeed their children at the same time. For…
Milk banking is an international practice, with mothers all over the world donating their milk to babies in need. With 25 milk banks in North America and several more developing, it takes a lot of…
As a milk donor, Jennifer donates breastmilk to Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas in honor of her sons, Zachary and Elijah, and in memory of her son Micah, who passed away at 11 months…
We recognize many great moms on our blog, but what about dads? Fathers also play an important role in families. In honor of Father’s Day, our donor moms, dads, Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas…
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…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas (MMBNT) and Abilene Regional Medical Center have established a new human milk depot on the hospital’s 3rd floor mother/baby unit. Mothers can…
Donor moms discover Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas in a variety of ways, from word of mouth to hospital materials. Sometimes, though, all it takes is a simple Google search. That’s what…
Milk banking: it’s a practice that is ingrained in the everyday lives of the team at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas. However, many people in our community and beyond aren’t as familiar with…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas will join UNT Health Science Center, JPS Hospital, Tarrant County Breastfeeding Coalition and Tarrant County Infant Health Network…
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…
Becoming a donor mom was a natural fit for Melissa. As a former NICU nurse, she’s seen breastmilk work its wonders firsthand. When she missed working with preemies and other critically ill infants,…
As a former stay at home mom for 16 years, and healthcare marketer by trade, on Monday, I found myself on a trip to Orlando ruminating about how I ended up on a 747 headed to the annual conference of…
At Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas, we know the great impact breastmilk can have on babies’ lives. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics states that because of its benefits,…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas (MMBNT) and North Georgia Breastfeeding Center (NGBC)established a new milk depot within NGBC, located at 107 Colony Park Drive #700 in Cumming, Georgia,…
Recently, we reached out to our moms on the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas Facebook page to share tips for pregnant and new moms. Thanks to our great online community, we have plenty to…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas (MMBNT) has partnered with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 20 miles southwest of Fort Worth at 2700 E. Broad Street, to provide a convenient drop off…