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...
(May 18, 2018) As a recipient family, milk donor, clinician, or milk bank supporter, you know how important donor milk is for the health of medically fragile infants in Pennsylvania. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO ENSURE...
NextPittsburgh (February 15, 2018) - Founder and executive director of the region’s groundbreaking Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank — which opened in 2015 — Denise O’Connor is an IBCLC certified lactation consultant. She has worked with...
