Oregon mother sets record with largest breast milk donation, saving lives of thousands
PTC News Desk: Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra, a devoted mother of two from Aloha, Oregon, has accomplished an extraordinary feat by providing nourishment to thousands of children and saving the lives of premature babies through her remarkable breast milk donation. With a staggering volume of 1,599.68 liters, she now holds the world record for the largest individual breast milk donation.
From February 20, 2015, to June 20, 2018, Elisabeth made her generous donation to a milk bank. Recently, the Guinness World Records featured a video of her journey on their Instagram account, amassing over 1.6 million views.
In the video, Elisabeth estimates that she has donated over 350,000 ounces of breast milk over a span of nine years. She emphasizes the challenging nature of her condition and expresses her uncertainty regarding the number of individual babies who have benefited from her milk. Despite the difficulties, she showcases bottles filled with breast milk, highlighting her body's continuous milk production.
Elisabeth's breast milk donations have aided local families as well as recipients around the globe, specifically benefiting infants who were labeled as "failure to thrive," according to the Guinness World Records website.
The extraordinary volume of Elisabeth's milk production is attributed to the hormone prolactin, which her body abundantly produces. Alongside her selfless act of donating breast milk, she hopes to raise awareness about hyperlactation syndrome and normalize the practice of milk sharing.
Elisabeth's inspiring story has garnered praise and gratitude across social media platforms, with users applauding her incredible gift and expressing admiration for her altruism. This record-breaking accomplishment not only provides nourishment and support to countless infants but also serves as an inspiration to others.
- With inputs from agencies
