The loss of a pregnancy or a child is devastating. It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies will end in miscarriage. Despite medical advances, infant mortality is a reality many parents face today.
Mothers who experience later miscarriage or still birth will develop a breast milk supply as the body moves through its natural post-birth cycle. A breastfeeding mother whose infant dies unexpectedly will continue to produce breast milk, despite her immense grief. This unanticipated, and perhaps unwelcome biological process can be overwhelming for mothers and families in the days and weeks following their loss.
Through a new strategic partnership with NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank and The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre, The MOM (Mother's Own Milk) Project is proud to offer affordable breast pump rentals to bereaved parents in Calgary. Our goal is to support the health and healing of bereaved families, reduce the stress associated with lactation after loss, and provide an affordable way to donate breast milk after a loss if they decide donation is right for them.
Mothers who experience later miscarriage or still birth will develop a breast milk supply as the body moves through its natural post-birth cycle. A breastfeeding mother whose infant dies unexpectedly will continue to produce breast milk, despite her immense grief. This unanticipated, and perhaps unwelcome biological process can be overwhelming for mothers and families in the days and weeks following their loss.
Through a new strategic partnership with NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank and The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre, The MOM (Mother's Own Milk) Project is proud to offer affordable breast pump rentals to bereaved parents in Calgary. Our goal is to support the health and healing of bereaved families, reduce the stress associated with lactation after loss, and provide an affordable way to donate breast milk after a loss if they decide donation is right for them.
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If you are experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or baby, please know that you are not alone, and that there are many thoughtful resources available to support you. If you are experiencing lactation after loss and live in the Calgary area, know that The MOM (Mother's Own Milk) Project can help you.
There are two ways to manage lactation after loss: milk suppression or milk expression. A reliable breast pump is helpful for both journeys. A high quality pump will help relieve the discomfort as you suppress your milk supply. If you choose to express your milk, a hospital grade breast pump will help build your milk supply and sustain it for as long as you want to continue pumping. Donating your breastmilk can be a very healing experiences, positively impacting the donor mother and the sick babies she helps to feed. If nothing else, having access to a hospital grade pump will give you time to decide how you want to manage your milk supply, without the stress and financial burden of a traditional rental.
After you fill out the form below, The MOM (Mother's Own Milk) Project will provide you with a low-cost breast pump rental, complete with pumping accessories and milk storage bags. There is no obligation to donate any of your breast milk, and you can rent the pump for as long as you need it.
There are two ways to manage lactation after loss: milk suppression or milk expression. A reliable breast pump is helpful for both journeys. A high quality pump will help relieve the discomfort as you suppress your milk supply. If you choose to express your milk, a hospital grade breast pump will help build your milk supply and sustain it for as long as you want to continue pumping. Donating your breastmilk can be a very healing experiences, positively impacting the donor mother and the sick babies she helps to feed. If nothing else, having access to a hospital grade pump will give you time to decide how you want to manage your milk supply, without the stress and financial burden of a traditional rental.
After you fill out the form below, The MOM (Mother's Own Milk) Project will provide you with a low-cost breast pump rental, complete with pumping accessories and milk storage bags. There is no obligation to donate any of your breast milk, and you can rent the pump for as long as you need it.
Resources for Bereaved Parents
The Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre offers a free, 24/7 helpline service for parents experiencing loss. Connect with our Helpline by texting 1-888-910-1551 or through live webchat on our website www.pilsc.org for anonymous peer support today! There are also many wonderful resources and other forms of support that parents and families can access instantly on the website.