The milk of human kindness: the story of the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin
2006

The Story of the Mothers Milk Bank at Austin

Commentary

Author Information

Author(s): Barbara Wilson-Clay

Primary Institution: Austin Lactation Associates

Conclusion

The Mothers Milk Bank at Austin has successfully provided human donor milk to preterm infants, demonstrating a sustainable model for milk banking.

Supporting Evidence

  • The MMBA has expanded rapidly due to careful planning and community support.
  • Human milk-fed infants in neonatal intensive care units experienced better outcomes.
  • The MMBA is a model for 21st century milk banking.

Takeaway

The Mothers Milk Bank helps babies who can't get enough milk from their moms by giving them milk from other moms. This helps keep them healthy and safe.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1746-4358-1-6

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