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62 Gallons Of Breast Milk From a Woman Has Been Donated To Moms Struggling With Lactation

  Katy Bannerman's deep freezer was overflowing with packets of breast milk of about 8,000 ounces. It was during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina mother of two began donating her extra supply of breast milk to mothers struggling with breastfeeding issues. Katy was inspired to donate her surplus breast milk after struggling with lactation issues herself during her first son's infancy. But when she became pregnant with her second child, Bannerman was determined to overcome her past issues. After seeking help from a private lactation consultant, Bannerman began overproducing, pumping up to