Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

03/13/2026

👩‍⚕️💗Carly spent more than 12 years working in Chicago-area NICUs, caring for the tiniest and most fragile babies. Every day, she saw the difference donor milk could make.

“I know how stressful it can be to pump and produce milk for your baby, so I am overjoyed to share this milk with NICU babies to help alleviate some stress for their mothers.”

Thank you, Carly, for turning your experience and compassion into hope for other families. 💛

03/12/2026

The International Donor Milk Conference brings together milk bank staff, clinicians, researchers, and community partners. ✨

Don’t miss your chance to connect and learn April 20–21 in Rosemont!

🔗 www.hmbana.org/news/events.html

03/12/2026

We are excited to share that our Medical Director, Anne Eglash, will be speaking at the HMBANA International Donor Milk Conference.

Dr. Eglash is a co-founder of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and a leader in advancing breastfeeding medicine around the world. We are grateful for her expertise and leadership at the Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes.

Read more about the history of ABM and Dr. Eglash’s story on our blog:
https://www.milkbankwgl.org/?p=8964

03/11/2026

🌟Have extra breast milk in your freezer? You could help a fragile baby thrive.💕

Donor moms make it possible for premature and medically fragile babies to receive lifesaving human milk.

If you’re a healthy breastfeeding parent with extra milk, consider donating.

Your generosity can help babies across Illinois and Wisconsin grow stronger every day.

donate today milkbankwgl.org/donate-milk/

03/11/2026

Our couriers are covering serious miles. 🚗💜

Across Illinois and Wisconsin, they are connecting milk depots, hospitals, and families to ensure donor milk reaches the babies who need it most. Each route on this map represents generosity in motion.

Thank you to our amazing courier team for keeping this lifesaving network moving.

03/10/2026

I'm excited to join Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) as a speaker at the International Donor Milk Conference in Rosemont, IL.

I’ll be leading a session on Shifting Narratives, Culture, and Community Engagement, in Human Milk Banking. As the founder of Irth, and one of the founders of Black Breastfeeding Week, I am and have always been committed to making sure that black mamas feel supported in their pregnancy and postpartum journeys.

Meet me there and register today! www.hmbana.org

03/10/2026

We love our Depots!

The De Pere Health Department is a human milk drop-off depot for the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. Individuals interested in donating through Milk Bank WGL can visit www.milkbankwgl.org. Approved donors can access the De Pere Health Department Milk Depot Monday – Thursday from 9am- 4pm by appointment only. Before dropping off milk donations, please make an appointment online at https://loom.ly/0TTXJ8g, or call the health department directly at 920-339-4054. Upon arrival, we will meet you at your vehicle to pick up your donation.

03/06/2026

Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC) So humbled by our very own birthday serenade from the attendees at the Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC) conference! We are making our wish right now! 💗🎉🎂

03/06/2026

Feeling grateful to be at WALC today among so many incredible advocates for breastfeeding families. Thank you for the work you do to support babies and parents across our communities Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants (WALC)

03/05/2026

Come see us!!!!

✨ Milk Bank Mingle – A Rare Behind-the-Scenes Experience! ✨

Conference attendees will get an exclusive look inside Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. See how donor milk is handled, meet milk bank staff, and connect with fellow professionals. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

Register now: https://www.hmbana.org/news/events.html/event-form/hmbana-2026-conference-registration/108621/tickets

03/04/2026

Happy IBCLC Day to the incredible International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who support families every day. 💙

IBCLCs provide expert, compassionate care that helps parents meet their feeding goals and ensures babies receive the best possible start in life. From the first latch to complex feeding challenges, their guidance makes a lasting difference for families and communities.

Today we celebrate the dedication, knowledge, and heart that IBCLCs bring to maternal and infant health. Thank you for all that you do! 🍼✨

02/27/2026

Join us! Earn continuing education credits! Network! and Mingle and Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes!

Step inside a milk bank, connect with leaders, and grow your expertise — a gathering like this won’t happen again until 2028!

Register now for the International Donor Milk Conference: https://www.hmbana.org/news/events.html/event-form/hmbana-2026-conference-registration/108621/tickets