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…
If you are producing more liquid gold than your baby can consume, consider this a blessing! As a nursing mom, you already know the benefits of breast milk but did you know you can donate your extra milk and help other families in need? In fact, women have been sharing breast milk for as long as humans have walked the earth. Here’s some info on how, where, and why to donate breast milk! Milk Banks Milk Banks serve as a…
In the insightful conversation between Milk Stork founder Kate Torgersen and renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, the two dove into the unspoken struggles of new parents and how both employers and society can step up to provide much-needed support. Dr. Karp, creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper and co-founder of Happiest Baby, shared groundbreaking insights into the realities of sleep deprivation, breastfeeding challenges, and the cascading effects these struggles have on working parents. The Untold Toll of Sleep Deprivation “Parenting…