Chloe was born premature with a congenital heart defect called ‘hypoplastic left heart syndrome.’ The left side of her heart did not develop properly during the first eight weeks of pregnancy and without surgical intervention...
Twins Tristan and Carson made their way into this world 10 weeks premature at Magee-Womens Hospital, three hours away from home. Carson weighed only 2 lbs. 8oz. and Tristan was a little over 3lbs....
Gideon was born full term and passed his newborn screening with flying colors. At seven weeks, however, his family began to notice weakness in his body movements and functions....
My son Caleb’s birth was a bit of a roller coaster – he came out very quickly. In addition, I had a postpartum hemorrhage after he was born. ...
My son was diagnosed with a congenital pulmonary airway malfunction (CPAM) at 20 weeks. After a discussion with the doctor, a genetic counselor and listening to the wide-ranging possibilities for the remainder of the pregnancy,...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (June 4, 2019) - Amid growing demand among mothers and hospitals for breast milk, Pennsylvania is considering regulating milk donation to ban unsafe practices in sharing breast milk. The state House of Representatives voted...
90.5 WESA (April 19, 2019) - More mothers are turning to milk banks for pasteurized donor human breast milk to give to needy infants. The organizations collect, test and treat the milk that is later...
Learn all about babies, nursing, and breast milk donation alongside Kit as we explore the science side of infant care at the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank....
WTAE (August 23, 2018) - Days after Ellis was born, his parents got the news. "They called and they said Ellis is sick," said the baby's father, Caleb Lough. "We were like, 'What do you mean...