Amy Sobek in Loving Memory of Sandra

Ashley was convinced that pregnancy and birth were not for her. She knew she wanted to be a parent. She was entirely devoted to her son Otto, whom her wife Elena had carried. But she didn’t feel the pull to be a birth parent herself. So she was surprised when Elena told her that she […]

When sisters Molly and Anne said they often ask people to guess who is older, I told them there was no way I was going to take that bait! Laughing, Anne jumped in to explain that her whole life she had simply followed Molly, doing everything she did—just three years later! The sisters grew up […]

For many families, donor milk isn’t something they learn about until they truly need it — often late at night, under stress, and while making critical decisions about their newborn’s health. That’s not how we want anyone to first encounter something so important. By sharing real stories from our community, we can raise awareness and […]

Once you’re part of the milk bank family, you’re always part of the milk bank family. As we do this work, we often think about the babies and families we’ve had the privilege of knowing and wonder where life has taken them since their time with us. With 2026 marking our 20th anniversary, we’re feeling […]