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When it comes to breastfeeding, the first week of breastfeeding crucial because your child will need (and want) to feed a lot! Here’s how you can prepare for that first week of breastfeeding.…
Each breastfeeding mother and child reacts differently to caffeine consumption. The effects of caffeine can also be dependent on type of caffeine consumed, age of the infant and time of consumption…
Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas is hosting a luncheon at the Ridglea Country Club, Thursday, September 12 at 11:30am to celebrate its 9th anniversary. The event honors the achievements of Mothers’…
As a service to mothers expressing breastmilk for their NICU infants, Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas has started a biweekly mom-to-mom support group. Moms are welcome to attend as needed to meet…
Jennifer Nocerini Dallas, TX I met my husband, Rob, in January 2008 and married him in April 2010.  We have a 3 year old son, Sebastian, and a 4 month old…
In our book, every single one of our donor moms has accomplished an outstanding feat! Whether a mom donates 100 ounces or 10,000 ounces, each donation is a precious gift. Since Granbury, TX resident…
November is World Prematurity Month and next Monday, November 17, is World Prematurity Day. In the United States, 1 of every 8 babies is born prematurely. For these babies, breastmilk is life saving…
Did you know that we mix three or six donor moms’ milk together here in our lab? All milk is tested for its nutritional value so we can decide which moms’ milk to mix together to end up with a…
All of us at the Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas are very excited to announce the latest addition to the  milk bank - our very own 2013 Dodge Caravan! We are so thankful to the Roger Williams…
Research has proven that human milk (a.k.a. breastmilk) has endless benefits on a child’s health, but have you ever considered what it can do for you and your family? Breastfeeding…
Laura Davis has worked at the Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas for more than nine years. She’s our Business Administrator extraordinaire, and a mother and grandmother.  We appreciate her willingness…
Summer Weidow | San Antonio, TX I became a donor mom and first donated my breastmilk to The Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas in 2009. At the time we were living in Wichita Falls, TX when my 8-month-…
Anna Brissman North Texas My son, Alexander, was a big eater from birth. We had latch issues and used a nipple shield while we worked through them. I would pump if…
Jenny Potter Oklahoma I’m a proud mom of three boys: Silas is almost 4 years old, George is 2 years old, and Van is 4 months old. Motherhood has been a wonderful experience for me. Being a mother is…
Nicole Hutchison Joshua, TX It would’ve been easy for me to give up breastfeeding in the first couple of weeks. Sometimes I felt like I couldn’t go on another day, another feeding.…
Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas Kicks Off 2014 Fall Giving Campaign Looking for a creative gift this holiday season?  Honor a loved one this year through a donation to Mothers' Milk Bank of…
Happy Throwback Thursday (#TBT). It's the last week of World Breastfeeding Month and a great time to repeat this blog article from 2013. These comments from moms two years ago will still be both…
Emma  While pregnant with her daughter, Sara spotted a billboard one day that piqued her interest. Featuring Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas (MMBNT), the roadside display ended up starting…
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan designated October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with the following proclamation . . . Each year, approximately a million pregnancies in the United…
Preemie twins Helping sick babies with donor milk is now easier for southwest Dallas moms Accommodating busy donor moms is a priority for Mothers' Milk Bank of North Texas.  We…