Locally Accessible Donor Breast Milk and How to Donate
MEETING THE NEED. The only local milk depot in the Chippewa Valley is located at an E.C. hospital in
Mother’s Milk Bank set to expand in order to meet demand for donor milk
By: ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Click here to watch the full video CHICAGO (WLS) -- There will be
As demand for human milk surges, west suburban milk bank announces expansion
Future home of Mother's Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes in Elk Grove Village. By Sarah Herrera Original
Donor human milk bank ready for expansion, more milk for Wisconsin and Illinois babies
Submitted By: Jinnie Hoggarth Original Story found here. Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL), is
Demand for Donor Breast Milk in Chicago Area Increasing, As Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Access Nationwide
Milk and Moon Lactation Counseling LLC in Spring Valley, Ill., is a milk depot and donor milk dispensary in
Organization helps distribute breast milk to hospitals, families
Breast milk ready for distribution. Photo credit Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes By Rachel Pierson
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
Click here to watch the full video By: Austin Schindler MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) - An Abbotsford mother donated a Marshfield
New Human Milk Dispensary in Madison Increasing Access to Pediatric Patients in Need
By Phoebe Murray Original Story found here. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great
Modern Apothecary holds grand opening for mother’s milk depot and dispensary Saturday
Amber Barnes, clinical manager for Mothers’ Milk Bank WGL, and Hannah Sorensen, Modern Apothecary’s registered nurse, take part in
ConceiveAbilities’ #MilkBankChallenge Announces One Million Ounce Goal for 2023
NEWS PROVIDED BY ConceiveAbilities CHICAGO, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor & Surrogacy Agency is thrilled to once
OSF brings much needed breastmilk dispensary for newborns in Central Illinois
By Brett Brooks, M.A. Original Story found here. PEORIA (25 News Now) - There’s now a new
Helping save tiny lives with nature’s perfect food
by: Steve Alexander Original Story found here. Some Chicagoans may deem pizza or the Italian Beef as the best nature has
Duckworth Tours Mother’s Milk Bank Site, Announces New Legislation to Expand Access to Donor Milk Nationwide
By: River Bender Original Story found here. ELMHURST – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Mother’s Milk Bank of the
Mother’s Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes seeking breast milk donations this holiday season
By: CBS CHICAGO Original Story found here. CHICAGO (CBS)-- Tomorrow is "Giving Tuesday" and one organization is asking for
After Formula Shortage, Breast Milk Bank Aims to Meet Demand
By: Jennifer Cotto Original Story found here. When a baby formula plant in Michigan shut down in February, it
New milk depot opens inside UW Health clinic on Madison’s west side
Click here to watch the full video By: McKenna Alexander MADISON, Wis. — A nationwide shortage of baby formula has forced
Madison’s first milk depot helps families in need
Click here to watch the full video By: Emily Ness MADISON (WKOW) -- History was made when UW Health's Odana
Milk and Moon Lactation Counseling LLC opens in Spring Valley
Milk and Moon Lactation Counseling LLC is celebrating the opening of a new human milk depot and dispensary located
DuPage County infants helped with donations of much-needed breastmilk
Click here to watch the full video BY LAUREN VICTORY WHEATON (CBS) -- Some babies are born premature. Some have special
Makana Breastfeeding to house new milk depot and dispensary for Oak Brook residents
Makana Breastfeeding to house new milk depot and dispensary for Oak Brook residents. Original Story found here. Families
Quincy Medical Group announces opening of milk depot for infants in need
BY MUDDY RIVER NEWS Original Story found here. QUINCY — In partnership with the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great
Aspirus breast milk program helps bridge gap for families struggling to feed their babies
By Brittany Dobbins Original Story found here. WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Since 2013, Aspirus Hospitals in Wausau and Stevens
QMG opens new breast milk bank
by: KHQA Staff Original Story found here. QUINCY, Ill. (KHQA) — QMG has partnered with Mothers Milk of the
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
Click here to watch the full video By: Austin Schindler MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WAOW) - An Abbotsford mother donated a Marshfield
New donor milk dispensary opens in DeKalb County
By Rachel Pierson Original Story found here. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — It's World Breastfeeding Week, and the DuPage County Health
Demand rising for donated human milk
Susan Urbanski, program manager for Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, describes how donations and demand for human
Breast milk exchanges via social media help moms
by: Kennedy Cook Original Story found here. The baby formula shortage has many moms looking for other ways to feed their
Breast milk banks help meet desperate need
Reporting by: Reuters News Original Story 05/27 The Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is seeing
[탐방] 美 분유대란에서 ‘모유 뱅크’ 주목 | Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes
Reporting by:Won Park Original Story found here. 미국 초유의 분유 대란 가운데 모유 뱅크가 주목되고 있다. 모유 뱅크를
Cada vez recibo más mensajes de padres desesperados buscando leche de fórmula para sus hijos. Una opción en medio de esta crisis son los bancos de leche materna.
Reporting by: David Palomino Original Story found here. Cada vez recibo más mensajes de padres desesperados buscando leche
Mothers’ Milk Banks Save Tiny Lives
Reporting by: Angela Moy Original Story found here. Amid the ongoing infant formula shortage, desperate parents have been looking for
Breast Milk Banks Can Fill The Gaps During Baby Formula Shortage
BY: CATHERINE GARVENS AND WORT NEWS DEPARTMENT Original Story found here. https://soundcloud.com/wort-fm/catherine-interview-for-web?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fwort-fm%252Fcatherine-interview-for-web The recent baby formula shortage has renewed interest
How to feed a baby during the formula shortage: milk banks, free samples may help
By Rick Koshko Original Story found here. Human milk banks are getting a lot of attention as parents looking for
Milk bank seeing increase in breast milk donations and orders amid baby formula shortage
By: Kristin Byrne Original Story found here. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — A lot of parents out
Baby formula shortage: Mothers Milk Bank helps families in need
By Derica Williams Original Story found here. WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Many parents who rely on formula to feed their babies are struggling right
Demand rises for donated breast milk amid baby formula shortage
By: Charlie De Mar Click here to watch the full video ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (CBS) -- With parents struggling to
Aumentan donaciones a bancos de leche materna en medio de escasez de fórmula para bebés: así se procesa este alimento
By: UNIVISION Haz clic aquí para ver el video Andrea Arreola, de Mother's Milk Bank, explicó que cada vez más
Donations to breast milk banks increase amid shortage of baby formula: this is how this food is processed.
By: UNIVISION Click here to watch the full video Andrea Arreola, from Mothers' Milk Bank, explained that more and more
Green Bay hospital provides additional ways to obtain breast milk
by: Indiana Schilz Original Story found here. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – With the national baby formula shortage affecting mothers and
Baby formula shortage now the subject of a congressional investigation
Reporting by: Jennifer M. Pereira Original Story Some families in desperate need of baby formula are being forced
Milk bank sees surge during baby formula shortage
Mothers Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is seeing a surge in donors as well as an uptick in
Amid scramble for infant formula, Elk Grove Village milk bank sees increase in demand
Original Story found here. Summer Kelly, executive director of Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes, points to
New donor milk dispensary opens in DeKalb County
by: Jack Baudoin Original Story found here. SYCAMORE, Ill. (WTVO) — Families in the DeKalb County-area now have a safe
Milk banks are providing help during the baby formula shortage
A due to limited supplies sign is shown on the baby formula shelf at a grocery store Tuesday,
Looking for baby formula in the Madison area? Here’s what to do
By: Naomi Kowles Click here to watch the full video MADISON, Wis. — Amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula
EXPLAINER: What’s Behind the Baby Formula Shortage?
By: Associated Press Click here to watch the full video WASHINGTON (AP) — Many parents are hunting for infant
What Are Milk Banks? Parents Turn to Alternatives Amid Formula Shortage
By: XANDER LANDEN Original Story found here. As the U.S. faces a shortage of baby formula, some parents are
Another shortage: Parents turn to milk banks due to formula shortage
Original Story found here. A nonprofit organization is collecting raw milk from moms who have too much, testing it,
Los bancos de leche materna ganan importancia en medio de la escasez de fórmula para bebés
POR:UNIVISION Haz clic aquí para ver el video Ante la escasez de fórmula para bebés, muchos padres han optado por
Suburban milk bank offers alternative amid nationwide baby formula shortage
By Rachel Pierson Original Story found here. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Supply chain problems and product recalls have
Liquid assets: New breast milk dispensary supports health of moms and babies
By Katrina J.E. Milton Original Story found here. Dr. Karen Federici, owner of Family First Women & Children’s Healthcare, 2560
As baby formula shortage worsens, Elk Grove Village milk bank an option
by: Brónagh Tumulty, General Assignment Reporter at WGN News. Original Story found here. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Parents may
CUPHD reopens breast milk depot, dispensary
by Lilli Bresnahan, Assistant News Editor at The Daily Illini Original Story found here. The Champaign Urbana Health Department,
Baby formula recall may have Wisconsin moms looking at other options to feed their infants
by Melissa Barclay by FWTMJ-AM Original Story found here. The FDA recently warning consumers that Similac PM 60/40 powdered baby formula may be linked
Peaceful Birthing Doula Services opens first human milk depot and dispensary in Bloomingdale
Peaceful Birthing Doula Services in Bloomingdale has partnered with Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank
Urgent call for moms to save, donate extra breast milk as shortage strikes milk banks across US
Click here to watch the full video By: Gabriella Bachara MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- There's an urgent call for breastfeeding
HMBANA Statement on Urgent Need for Milk Donors
Original Story found here. Statement: Milk Donors Urgently Needed as COVID-19 Pandemic Persists The following statement has been issued
Breast milk costs about $20 a bottle at milk banks. But there’s a reason why it’s expensive
By: Kristin Byrne Original Story WAUWATOSA — Maxine Young found out early on after she gave birth that she was what's
Mother donates breast milk to help family in NICU
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A local mother is helping another family to provide their baby with breast milk. Six hundred
Charitable human milk donations increase amidst pandemic
Original Story found here. By: JESSICA Photo by Standsome Worklifestyle Of the many inequalities the pandemic has exposed
A Milk Bank on a Mission to Tackle Inequity
CHICAGO — Medical experts agree that a mother's milk is the best source of nutrition for newborns, particularly those
Mothers’ Milk Bank now offering donor milk to families at home
Original Story found here. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District announced Thursday Mothers' Milk Bank will start
Non-Profit Saves Lives Of Premature, Critically Ill Newborns
https://www.journal-topics.com/pageview/viewer/EGBusinessJournal-2020-02-13?fbclid=IwAR2Jcemds9fBvMaJIMIQZlYcte2vkJisK2PgITtyPQkFfKqL410ob6sk0mM#page=6
Local babies can get donor milk at Froedtert Birth Centers
By: Rachael Glaszcz Original Story found here. When babies arrive one of the most critical things they need
New Law Helps New Mothers Afford Donor Milk For Their Babies
CARTERVILLE (WSIL) — A new piece of legislation provides help to mothers who cannot produce milk for their
New Legislation and Milk Depot Helps Cost Burden of Donor Milk for Babies In Need
MT. VERNON, IL — The opening of a new milk depot at the Jefferson County Health Department this
Human Milk Depot Opens in Jefferson County, Illinois
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - Mothers are now able to easily donate their breast milk to NICU babies
SWCAP opens Milk Depot
Breast milk donations accepted in Dodgeville to help save fragile infant lives Throughout history, women sharing
Baldwin’s First Human Milk Depot at Western Wisconsin Health Will Help Babies throughout Illinois and Wisconsin
Western Wisconsin Health is proud to be the home of Baldwin’s first human milk depot. Pasteurized donor human
Human milk depot at IVCH serves moms who produce enough to give away
Local mothers feeding their babies the natural way, but who aren’t producing enough of their own milk, have a
IVCH to begin area’s first “Human Milk Depot”
Milk Depot will help babies throughout Illinois and Wisconsin PERU - Illinois Valley Community Hospital has announced that it
First Breast Milk Depot Opening in Janesville
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The opening of this milk depot at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in
Shelbyville opens human milk depot
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LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT STARTS PROGRAM TO HELP PROVIDE BREAST MILK TO MOTHERS AND BABIES IN NEED
The Clark County Health Department has started a milk depot that lets mothers donate extra
Moms helping others: Mothers’ Milk Bank is meeting the needs of infants at each development stage
Nurse Practitioner Annie Imboden of The Pediatric Group LLC stands next to donated human milk which will
Logan Department of Public Health opens first human milk depot
LINCOLN - Logan County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) recently became the home of Lincoln’s first human milk depot
Milk bank opens in southern Illinois
Click the image to view full video. CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - The Mothers Milk Bank of
Mothers share their milk with babies in need
The Lee County Health Department opened a breast milk donation site Wednesday afternoon. The department is a Milk Depot
Area hospital expands options for parents with their breast milk depot
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) -- Marshfield Children's Hospital has used donor milk in their NICU for years but
Breastmilk Donation Can Be Incredibly Healing For Mothers Who Have Lost Their Babies
Photos of Kate Weidner: Jamilla Yipp (left photo) / Todd Hochberg (right photo) Losing a baby
Donating breast milk after loss can help moms through grief
Photo credit: Steve LaBadessa for BabyCenter In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, observed
Rock Island County opens first Human Milk Depot in Illinois Q-C
The Rock Island County Health Department has opened the first Human Milk Depot for collecting breast
Bereaved mothers find solace, purpose in donating their breast milk
Not every pregnant woman who gives birth in a hospital comes home with a baby. Six out of
Human Milk Depot opens in Moline to prevent informal sharing
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) — The Rock Island County Health Department’s WIC clinic at Community Health Care
Milk bank now has a drop-off site in Peoria
DAVID ZALAZNIK/JOURNAL STAR Peoria City/County Health Department Child and Family Health coordinator Michelle Compton, left, and Breastfeeding Peer
Mom honors slain infant by pumping and donating breast milk
Rachel Olson holds a photograph of infant daughter Finley, who authorities say was killed by a caregiver
New Eau Claire depot set up to accept breast milk donations for neonatal ICUs
Denyse Shroeder, left, and Lisa Stary pose in the Sears wing of Oakwood Mall in front of
Chicago’s first breast milk depot officially opens
CHICAGO (FOX 32 NEWS) - Chicago's first human milk depot opened Friday at
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes: How to be a Milk Donor
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is our third quarter charity partner as part of our Little Lake
Grand Opening: Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes
Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes is our third-quarter charity partner as part of our Little Lake County
As industry grows quickly, area mothers can now donate milk to breastfeeding resource center in Peoria
PEORIA — Nyssa Catton estimates she’s donated over 4,000 ounces of milk in the last seven months. That’s more
Hinsdale milk bank feeds premature and other babies
Emily DeAno, of The Nurturing Nook breast-feeding center in Hinsdale, stands by the freezer where donated breast
Donating Breastmilk, Explained
I am a donor mom. I started donating blood when I was 17 years old, I donated my hair a
Kishwaukee Hospital Breastfeeding Center Announces Opening of Milk Depot
The Breastfeeding Center at Kishwaukee Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a human milk depot with the
Perfect Mother’s Day Gift? How about a Breast Milk Bank
The suburbs have plenty of reasons to celebrate breast-feeding this Mother's Day. The suburbs are
Donating breast milk after her son’s death, mother helps another baby survive
After Elizabeth Peszat's newborn took his last breath in the neonatal intensive care unit, her
Breast milk donors give boost to Chicago’s at-risk infants
You’ve heard of sperm banks, right? Well, why not a bank for breast milk? Research
Breast milk donations accepted in Oak Park
Mothers who donate breast milk to Dr. Paul Schattauer's milk depot in Oak Park must pass a