November 2023 Newsletter 

 

 

MMBTN Executive Director's Corner

Susan Campbell, MD, IBCLC

Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee invites you to celebrate our Second Anniversary with us on Friday, November 17 with an Open House from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at 2909 Old Fort Parkway, Suite 105, Murfreesboro, TN. This is a great opportunity to tour our facility, learn about the pasteurization process, and meet our team and dedicated volunteers. Refreshments will be provided. This is a family friendly event. Everyone is welcome to attend!

 

We have so much to celebrate. Since opening, we have collected almost 400,000 ounces of donor milk. We will very likely surpass that amount by November 17. In addition, we have approved over 600 mothers to become donors statewide.

 

When we opened Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee, we strategically selected November 17 as the opening day which is recognized as World Prematurity Day. 15 million babies are born preterm each year worldwide. According to the CDC, preterm birth affected about 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States in 2022. Unfortunately, Tennessee has one of the highest preterm birth rates among the fifty states. Currently, 1 in 9 babies in Tennessee are born before 37 weeks gestation.

 

We are working each day to support premature babies by providing lifesaving nutrition. We hope you will join us on this special day to celebrate the advances being made to save babies born too soon and too small.

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This GivingTuesday, Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee asks you to consider donating $28 on November 28. A gift of $28 will help provide a day of feedings to one premature infant in Tennessee. You can give a one-time gift or a reoccurring gift. All donations, no matter the amount, make an impact on fragile babies and their families. You do not have to wait until November 28 to give. You can be a pacesetter and donate today.

 

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

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World Prematurity Day

 

World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17 each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide. Click the button below to learn more about Preterm Births in Tennessee and prevention opportunities from the Tennessee Department of Health.

 
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Happy Anniversary to Three Milk Drop Depots

We have three Milk Drop Depots to celebrate this month.

Upcoming Events

Breastfeeding Support Group

 

We are proud to host the Murfreesboro Breastfeeding Support Group on the 4th Friday of each month at 10 am at our facility. This is one new way we hope to support breastfeeding mothers.

 
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Community Events

 

Don't forget to utilize our new community events form to let us know about community events in your area. We want to see you this fall at community baby showers, NICU reunions and more.

 
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