Journal of Human Lactation- Discard the Stereotype, Strengthen the Science, and Experience Success
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- Thickened Milk for the Management of Feeding and Swallowing Issues in Infants: A Call for Interdisciplinary Professional Guidelines
- From Breast Milk to Brains: The Potential of Stem Cells in Human Milk
Tag Archives: Milk Banking
“World Day of Human Milk Donation” – An International Effort!
By Maryanne Perrin, MBA I spoke with Dr. Danielle Aparecida da Silva of Brazil’s Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (equivalent to the Food and Drug Administration in the USA) to learn more about the upcoming “World Day of Human Milk Donation” which will … Continue reading
Myth Busting the Milk Banks: The Top Four Misunderstandings about Milk Banks
Recently we started a conversation within the IBCLC community about milk banking. This post is dedicated to clearing up some common milk banking misunderstandings. IBCLCs and others who support breastfeeding families can be important advocates and the issues surrounding milk … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Donor Milk, Milk Banking
Tagged Donation, For-Profit, Frances Jones, HMBANA, Milk Banking, Milk Sharing, NICU, non-profit
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Getting Human Milk to Human Babies: The Role that HMBANA Milk Banks Play
One of the wonderful things about the internet is having access to so much information. Need a recipe, driving instructions, or a referral for an electrician? It’s a click or two away. The downside is that information isn’t always complete … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Donor Milk, Milk Banking
Tagged Donation, For-Profit, Frances Jones, HMBANA, Milk Banking, Milk Sharing, NICU, non-profit
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The Power of Milk Donation at Milk Matters in Cape Town, South Africa
By Louise Goosen, RN, RM, IBCLC Put a group of enthusiastic “Lactavists” in a room, give them a challenge and WOW, there is no holding back! The story of Milk Matters Milk Bank in South Africa started 10 years ago at … Continue reading
Posted in Breastmilk, Milk Banking, South Africa News
Tagged Cape Town, Donor Milk, HIV, Louise Goosen, Milk Banking, Milk Matters, Preemies
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Bryson’s Legacy: A Story of Milk Donation and the Love of a Family
Those who attended the 2012 ILCA Conference had the wonderful privilege to view a video presented by Ryan Comfort, of Milk for Thought, which told the story of Amy and Bryan Anderson and their son, Bryson. There was an intense emotion in … Continue reading
World Breastfeeding Week: More babies are receiving donor human milk in Canada
By Jodine Chase It’s been almost two years since the Canadian Pediatric Society called for a network of donor human milk banks across Canada to join the country’s single milk bank in Vancouver. Now, across the country, more babies have the … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Milk Banking/Sharing, World Breastfeeding Week
Tagged Calgary, Canada, HMBANA, Jodine Chase, Milk Banking, Milk Sharing
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