From the very beginning, Ronnie has been a fighter. His mother, Nikki, was admitted to the hospital in her 27thweek of pregnancy due to preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. Doctors planned…
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…
For Kristin, the journey of motherhood has included both joy and sadness along the way. Her first child, Tommy, was born just before her own 18th birthday, and from that moment she knew she was…
For Robyn, milk donation has become a part of her regular routine. She stepped into her role as a milk donor after her daughter, Elliott, was born and she produced more milk than Elliott needed.…
Premature birth may be less common today than it was in the past, but it is still a major health problem. In the United States, it is the leading killer of newborns, and preemies are at risk for…
2016 will always be a year to remember for Desire. She and her husband celebrated both a wedding and the birth of Julian Jr., their first child. Julian entered the world at 37 weeks due to Desire’s…
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…
Katie is a mom to two daughters, Alli and Sadie. Her first breastfeeding experience with Alli was difficult – she struggled to produce enough milk, and because of a painful lip/tongue tie, she and…
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…
Breastmilk is often referred to as “liquid gold”, due to its unique immunological properties and the positive effects it can have on babies. Its benefits are widely recognized in the medical world,…
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…
About 80 percent of the donor milk processed at Mothers’ Milk Bank of North Texas is dispensed to hospitals, where it is provided to inpatient babies in need. Nurses are critical in caring…
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,…
Throughout the month of August, we have featured stories about breastfeeding from our community and around the world in celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The Huffington Post shone a light…
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and we kicked it off to a great start during World Breastfeeding Week at the Family Expo and Big Latch On. Held at Fort Worth’s Botanic Garden, the event…
As the Summer Olympics are underway in Rio de Janiero, the world’s attention is turned to Brazil. While athletes compete for gold medals, others in the country are focused on liquid gold. Brazil has…
Happy World Breastfeeding Week! August 1-7 is celebrated around the world to support and raise awareness regarding breastfeeding. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, and Breastfeeding Awareness…