Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies

11/06/2025

We are so excited to welcome back our Office Coordinator, Mellisa, from her maternity leave! We also welcome her newest office mate, Avery! Avery’s days are packed with naps, mom cuddles and hanging out with work friends!

11/05/2025

Sharing about the health provider breastfeeding survey at the MPQC conference.

11/05/2025

We understand families may have questions during federal government shutdown. If you are wondering about WIC, we are here, and your benefits are still available. Keep your WIC appointments, use your WIC card as usual, and reach out to your local WIC office if you have questions.
We’ll share updates as we get them – but most importantly, we’re here to help your family stay nourished and supported.

11/04/2025

Prematurity Awareness Month 🌟

📅 November 2025

In the US, 1 in 10 babies is born preterm each year.

This November, join in shining a light on the state of maternal and infant health worldwide. The US continues to face challenges as one of the most dangerous high-income countries for childbirth. Let's unite to end preventable preterm births and support full-term pregnancies and healthy babies for all families. 💜



https://www.marchofdimes.org/prematurity-awareness-month

11/03/2025

Early Bird Registration is Open! 🌍 ✨

Join the International Donor Milk Conference and connect with human milk experts from around the globe!

✅ Hear from renowned speakers sharing the latest insights in human milk research and practice
✅ Network with colleagues from across the world
✅ Go behind the scenes at the Milk Bank Mingle hosted by Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes

🔗 Secure your early bird spot today: https://www.hmbana.org/news/events.html/event-form/hmbana-2026-conference-registration/108621/tickets

11/01/2025

Do you work with newborns and their families? This survey is a collaboration between MBC, the Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies, MHealth Fairview and Children's MN. Thanks to those who've already taken it! For the rest of you, the survey closes on Nov. 5th.
https://redcap.health.state.mn.us/redcap/surveys/?s=PFAWKW4D79CK8RDT

It takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete and is open to all individuals that work with newborns and their families, including physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, home visitors, doulas and other team members.

10/28/2025

The MN Milk Bank for Babies is tabling at the Minnesota Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s 2025 Perinatal Improvement Summit. Sharing about the importance of pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) at an “All Teach, All Learn” opportunity for education and sharing of resources. Collaborators are presenting about PDHM and the Muslim Community to work to improve perinatal health outcomes and experiences for ALL our Minnesota families.

10/28/2025

Keep using WIC benefits!
MN WIC has received additional funds to continue services into mid-November if the federal government shutdown continues.
WIC families - please keep your WIC appointments, shop with your WIC card, and use your benefits.

Questions? Call your local WIC clinic. We will post updates when we have more to share.

We’re keeping our website updated: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/ppthome.html

10/27/2025

Every ounce of donated milk is a powerful tool in neonatal care. Donor human milk protects fragile infants in NICUs from serious complications, supports healthy growth, and provides essential nutrients when mother's own milk is not available, is insufficient, or is contraindicated. HMBANA’s rigorous screening and pasteurization make every donation safe, effective, and lifesaving.

Every ounce you give:
🤱 Nourishes fragile infants in NICUs
💙 Supports families who need it most
🤝 Builds a connected, caring network of donors and families

Your milk isn’t just nutrition—it’s a lifeline.

🔗 Start your donation journey today at HMBANA.org.

10/24/2025

New study about the safety of pasteurized donor milk from accredited milk banks to share with colleagues.

To assess the risk of infant exposure to illicit and prescription drug residues, from infant-ready, pooled, pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) provided by healthy, screened, voluntary non-remunerated donors to a not-for-profit milk bank. A total of 150 pooled samples, representing 742 donor contrib...

10/23/2025

Want to boost your milk supply? Here's how!
Your body is amazing – and with the right care, you can maximize your breastmilk production. Here are a few tips:
👶Nurse or pump often
💦Stay hydrated
🍇Eat nourishing meals
🛏️Rest when you can
☺️Relax and bond
🤱🏾Practice skin-to-skin
Need extra help? WIC Peer Counselors are trained breastfeeding moms who can support you with tips, encouragement, and referrals to lactation experts if needed! All free services!