After four births, Mia Thompson achieved a remarkable feat by donating enough breastmilk to secure a place in the Guinness Book of World Records—not once, but twice.
In November 2010, one of the most challenging times in my life turned into an unexpected opportunity. My eldest child, Lucas, was only 8.5 months old when he experienced a stroke. The two-month hospital stay was overwhelmingly stressful, leaving me feeling helpless as so many aspects were beyond my control. At home, Lucas had been receiving pumped breastmilk since he struggled to latch. However, once in the hospital, the medical staff suggested we switch to formula to closely monitor his caloric intake. This shift made me feel as if I was unable to provide for him.
Then, his doctors reminded me that there was something I could still do—continue pumping and freezing my breastmilk. This would allow us to revert to pumped milk if the medical team deemed it necessary. I took this advice to heart and began a dedicated routine of pumping, which ultimately led to me donating nearly 90,000 ounces, or approximately 700 gallons, of breastmilk.
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In summary, my experience with breastmilk donation not only helped thousands of babies but also transformed a difficult period into a meaningful contribution to the community.