NMMC Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit

18/09/2025

17/09/2025

Inviting all breastfeeding mothers💛
“Donate, Drop and Pump on site”

09/09/2025

Thank you Mommy Genelyn and Mommy Sandy Fae for your generosity and support to NMMC Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit, its a life-Changing Act for babies in need💛🤱. Godbless you🙏

29/08/2025

🤱𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟱𝘁𝗵 "𝗛𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗯 𝘀𝗮 𝗢𝗿𝗼," 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines — In a powerful display of community and support, 130 lactating mothers from Cagayan de Oro gathered at the Deluxe Hotel on August 26, 2025, for the 5th Hakab sa Oro event, a key highlight of Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

The event, a collaborative effort between the City Health Office and the DOH X Department of Health Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), featured a simultaneous latch-on, symbolizing the collective commitment to nurturing the city’s youngest residents.

"Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems" served as the theme emphasizes the importance of collective support networks for breastfeeding mothers and babies, encompassing nourishment, rest, emotional care, and supportive environments in homes, workplaces, and communities to ensure the best start for children and promote lifelong health.

The guest speaker, Dr. Shiela Mae S. Taal, breastfeeding and nutrition chairperson of J.R Borja General Hospital, highlighted breastfeeding as a crucial foundation for a child's health and a mother's well-being.

The event also included special contributions from key partners. The Xavier Science Foundation, Inc. distributed hygiene kits to the participating mothers, while the Rotary Club of Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro gave five kilos of rice to 30 lucky winners.

As a highlight of the event, the CDO IYCF-Breastfeeding Task Force recognized the city's top five Best Breastfeeding Rooms. The awardees included SM City CDO Uptown, SM CDO Downtown, Ororama Cogon and Carmen and S&R Cagayan de Oro, celebrating their commitment to providing supportive spaces for mothers.

The success of the 5th "Hakab sa Oro" was a testament to the collaborative spirit of the CDO IYCF-Breastfeeding Task Force and its partners. Representatives from the NMMC Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit, JRB Hospital Cagayan de Oro City Human Milk Bank- Lactation Support Center, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY POLICE OFFICE, Social Welfare and Community Development of CSWD - Cagayan de Oro City, City Agriculture Office - Cagayan de Oro and other key organizations were present to provide their full support. The event served as both a celebration and a call to action, reinforcing the idea that every member of the community has a role in building a supportive environment where every mother can breastfeed with confidence and every child can thrive. [📸𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗡𝗣𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗵𝗦𝗦]

27/08/2025

26 August 2025 | Milk Letting Activity during Hakab sa Oro

The City Nutrition Committee led by City Nutrition Action Officer Caroline Cabunoc and IYCF Focal Sherill Faith Espanola conducted its 5th Hakab Sa Oro in celebration of the National Breastfeeding Month. A milk letting drive highlighted the activity with a total of 80 lactating mothers who donated breastmilk cumulative to 4,830 ml.
It is a simple act of love, a lifetime of nourishment. Thank you to our generous moms, City Human Milk Bank - Lactation Support Center of JR Borja General Hospital, Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit of Northern Mindanao Medical Center, and all our esteemed partners in making the event successful!❤️

23/08/2025

LOOK: During the first Northern Mindanao Regional Breastfeeding Awareness Celebration on August 21, the National Nutrition Council Region X facilitated a panel discussion with key breastfeeding support program implementers to showcase best practices in the delivery of breastfeeding services across the region.

Among the innovative modalities discussed were hospital-based breastfeeding support from J.R. Borja General Hospital, the Human Milk Bank of Northern Mindanao Medical Center, the community-driven milk collection initiative 'Milk Hub' of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, and the Cagayan de Oro IYCF Hotline, providing accessible breastfeeding counseling for urban mothers.

23/08/2025

23/08/2025

Milk Letting Drive Activity
📍Brgy. Tablon. Cagayan de Oro City
📆 August 19,2025
Theme: “Prioritize Breastfeeding : Create Sustainable Support Systems”

The "Milk Letting Drive" initiative, is a collaborative effort between the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) Human Milk Bank, Rotary Club Metro Cagayan, and City Nutrition Committee's Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Task Force, aims to promote breastfeeding and collect human milk donations for vulnerable babies in need.

With the total breastmilk collection of 1,850ML of 35 mothers (Breastfeeding Donors).🤱We will be able to sustain and support NMMC human Milk and Lactation Unit.

Held in Barangay Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, this event demonstrates the power of community partnerships in supporting maternal and child health and “Mental Health” for our breastfeeding Mothers. Providing a platform for lactating mothers to donate milk and receive support, the initiative contributes to the well-being of newborns and infants in the community.

19/08/2025

🤱𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 & 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞
📍Brgy. Tablon Covered Court, Cagayan de Oro City
📅 August 19, 2025

TABLON, Cagayan de Oro City – The City Health Office-Nutrition Office and Barangay Tablon, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Metro CDO and the NMMC Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit, successfully hosted a "First 1000 Days Forum and Milk Letting Activity" at the Barangay Tablon Open Court. Held as part of the city's celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, the event focused on promoting breastfeeding and proper nutrition during a child's most crucial developmental period.

The forum's theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support System,” resonated with the attendees, who were primarily breastfeeding mothers. The program highlighted the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and the importance of continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding until the age of two and beyond.

The event featured messages from key figures, including Barangay Administrator Roel J. Tan, who spoke on behalf of Barangay Chairman Romeo R. Bacarro, an inspirational message from City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Caroline A. Cabunoc and gratitude message from Kagawad on Health Bobby Jacutin. Representatives from the partnering organizations also delivered special messages, underscoring the vital role of community support in breastfeeding advocacy.

A central part of the program was an informative lecture on the "First 1000 Days" delivered by CNPC Kenneth Janne M. Mandaya. The discussion emphasized the critical window from a mother's pregnancy to her child's second birthday, noting that proper nutrition during this period can have a lasting impact on a child's physical and cognitive development.

In a crucial addition to the program, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Mendoza from the NMMC Human Milk Bank and Lactation Unit discussed common mental health issues that can arise after birth and during breastfeeding. Dr. Mendoza provided valuable insights and guidance on how to identify and manage conditions such as postpartum blues and depression, ensuring that mothers receive holistic support for their well-being. This segment underscored that maternal health, both physical and mental, is integral to a child's healthy development.

The highlight of the activity was the "Milk Letting" initiative, which encouraged mothers with an abundant milk supply to become donors. A total of 1,850 ml of breast milk was collected and directly turned over to the NMMC Human Milk Bank. This vital resource provides safe and nutritious donor milk to hospitalized infants who are unable to receive milk from their own mothers.

The success of the event was a result of a strong collaborative spirit among the organizers. The Barangay Tablon Council, led by Punong Barangay Romeo R. Bacarro, extended its gratitude to the Barangay Health Center personnels headed by Medical Officer Dr. Diana Talian and Public Health Nurse Joreylene C. Virtudazo. The dedicated Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) were also recognized for their invaluable assistance. CNPC Aprel Fe C. Susaya-Suico hosted the event.

This joint effort serves as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in addressing critical health concerns and fostering a healthier, more nourished community. [Text by: 𝐂𝐍𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐡𝐒𝐒]

10/01/2025

“Thank you, milk angels! Your selfless donations bring life, hope and nourishment to precious babies. Your generosity knows no bounds!

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