Mothers' Milk Bank California

11/21/2025

What's in a cooler?
✓ Donor milk screened and pasteurized
✓ Safety testing completed
✓ Safe delivery to a fragile infant
= One baby's chance to survive and thrive.

This year, our goal: 400 coolers by December 31.
Join us this Giving Tuesday to give hope, health, and strength to babies who need it most. 💜
Sponsor a cooler: https://mothersmilk.org/sponsor-a-milk-cooler/

11/20/2025

We’ve reached the time of year where we all take a little extra time to be with friends and family, rest, and dream up exciting things for 2026! Please take note of our holiday closure schedule to make sure your precious milk gets to where it needs to go without delays. We’re so grateful for all the love and care you put into the donation process, especially during this busy season! Feel free to DM us with any questions.

11/19/2025

“On November 6, I made my first breast milk donation! My body made more than my baby needed — so I’m sharing the extra love and blessing! It feels amazing to know that a little bit of me can help nourish another baby in need. Grateful to be part of this circle of care and love.
Thank you Mothers’ Milk Bank for fulfilling this mission, for everything that your team does to make breastmilk donation possible.” -Jocel A.

Thank YOU, Jocel! ❤️

11/17/2025

Right now, a baby in California needs donor milk her family can't afford. This Giving Tuesday (December 3), you can help us reach our bold goal: 400 coolers of milk sponsored by Dec 31.
One cooler = everything needed to get milk safely from donor to baby.

Together, we can make sure no baby is turned away: https://mothersmilk.org/sponsor-a-milk-cooler/

11/16/2025

Michelle’s daughter needed donor milk to heal in the NICU. Today, Michelle gives back as a milk donor herself. Her journey is a reminder that when families receive the gift of donor milk, they find both healing and hope.

11/10/2025

“My breastfeeding journey has been one of the toughest things I’ve ever endured. The mental and physical exhaustion often felt unbearable, and there were many times I almost gave up. As a first-time mom, I didn’t always know what I was doing. I would become severely engorged and in so much pain that I could barely rock my son to sleep — something that broke my heart and filled me with mom guilt. Here I was, trying to give him the best, most natural food possible, yet it was keeping me from comfortably doing skin-to-skin and holding him close.

Around the four-month mark, things started to get better. One day, I realized my extra freezer was completely full of milk. I was either going to have to buy a second freezer or figure out what to do with all that liquid gold. That’s when I learned about Mothers’ Milk Bank.
They made the donation process so simple and supportive. To date, I’ve been able to donate close to 3,000 ounces of milk — something I’m incredibly proud of. Knowing that my milk is helping nourish and comfort NICU babies, and easing the stress of other moms during such vulnerable moments, means more to me than I can express. My son and I will forever be grateful for this experience. It’s something I’ll always carry close to my heart.” -Brittany and Elijah S.

11/08/2025

Donor milk changes lives. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding and want to provide lifesaving nutrients to other babies in need, join us at an upcoming webinar from the comfort of your couch! Uncover common myths and barriers to milk donation, learn about the science behind the power of milk in the NICU, and find out how to make milk donation a celebrated act of generosity!

⏰ Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:00 pm
💻 Hosted by Laura Johnson, RN and Fatemah Mohammed, RN

RSVP at the link in bio.

11/08/2025

Donor milk changes lives. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding and want to provide lifesaving nutrients to other babies in need, join us at an upcoming webinar from the comfort of your couch!

Uncover common myths and barriers to milk donation, learn about the science behind the power of milk in the NICU, and find out how to make milk donation a celebrated act of generosity!

⏰ Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:00 pm
💻 Hosted by Laura Johnson, RN and Fatemah Mohammed, RN
Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/mvaz3p46

11/06/2025

"When I found out donor milk was available, I felt an immediate sense of relief. It took away one of my biggest worries."

That's Michelle — a NICU mom whose baby needed donor milk to survive.

Today, her daughter is thriving. And Michelle now donates her own milk to help other fragile infants.

Because of milk donors and supporters like you, families facing their darkest days find hope.

11/06/2025

Dr. Rachel Land, Mothers’ Milk Bank medical director, wrote The Family Guide to Donor Human Milk to help parents make informed decisions about their baby’s nutrition.

“As a neonatologist who sees the benefits of donor milk every day, and as a mom and donor myself, I understand how daunting this world can feel at first,” said Dr. Land. “My goal is to offer families the knowledge and reassurance they need to make confident, informed choices about feeding their babies.”

Tap the link in bio for the free guide, and please share it with anyone considering donating their lifesaving milk to help fragile babies in need.

11/05/2025

The Family Guide to Donor Human Milk is here! Just released today, the guide provides families with evidence-based information about pasteurized donor human milk — a safe and trusted option that supports the health of medically fragile and newborn infants. The guide was authored by our medical director, Dr. Rachel Land – a physician, mother, and milk donor.

The Family Guide to Donor Human Milk includes:
➡️ When and why donor milk is recommended
➡️ The benefits of donor milk for both baby and guardian
➡️ Safe storage and handling guidance
➡️ Information on donor screening, pasteurization, and distribution
➡️ Practical resources for parents, families and healthcare providers

Check out the free guide today.

Jump to section: ★ INTRO 1 UNDER STAND YOUR “WHY” 2 FIND A TRUSTED SOURCE 3 SAFELY STORE DONOR MILK 4 MASTER FEEDING TECHNIQUES 5 OPTIMIZE FEEDING FOR YOUR UNIQUE BABY 6 SEEK SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE ★ DOWNLOAD A Family Guide to Donor Human Milk A comprehensive resource to provide you with all t...