Milk Stork Joins #MilkBankChallenge to Help Reach 1 Million Ounces of Breast Milk Donation
By Lydia Mack on August 28, 2023
By Lydia Mack on August 28, 2023
In the heartwarming journey of surrogacy, the ability to share breast milk between surrogates and intended parents is a priceless gift. As surrogacy becomes an increasingly popular path to parenthood, Milk Stork's call to move this "liquid gold" safely and efficiently across distances has never been greater. The Nutritional Power of Breast Milk in Surrogacy Breast milk, rich in essential nutrients and antibodies, plays a critical role in supporting the health and development of newborns. For intended parents who want…
At Milk Stork, we’re always striving to enhance our services to better support working parents. We are excited to announce a new feature designed to make shipping breast milk with us even more convenient. Milk Stork now offers a Scheduled Pick-Up service, allowing busy breastfeeding parents to easily schedule a FedEx pick-up for their breast milk shipments. Here’s how it works: Scan the QR Code: Simply can scan the QR code on the Milk Stork overnight shipping label. Choose a…
In light of the formula shortage, more parents are turning to peer-to-peer milk sharing. The nutritional benefits of breast milk are unparalleled, but if you’re not careful, the risk of milk sharing may outweigh the benefits. Unlike milk banks, which conduct extensive health screenings on donors and serve fragile and ill babies most in need of human milk, peer-to-peer milk sharing is informal and unregulated. So, while it might be more accessible to parents, it is not without risk. Understanding…