In this episode of The Midwife Life, Diane welcomes Tirza Hova, the visionary founder of Milk by Mom, who is redefining breastfeeding for modern families. A working mom of two young daughters, Tirza faced the struggles of balancing full-time work with the challenges of pumping, storing, and traveling with breast milk. Her discovery of freeze-drying breast milk was a game-changer—providing superior nutrition, unmatched convenience, and long-term storage options. Now, through Milk by Mom, Tirza is on a mission to empower parents across the U.S. by modernizing how we feed breastfed babies.

🍼 Why Freeze-Dried Breast Milk is a Game-Changer: How it preserves all the nutrients, antibodies, and caloric density while making it shelf-stable for up to three years.

✈️ Perfect for Modern Moms: From freeing up freezer space to traveling with ease, Tirza explains how freeze-drying breast milk provides flexibility and convenience for today’s busy families.

🔬 The Science Behind Freeze-Drying: A breakdown of the process and why it’s better than traditional freezing or formula for maintaining the integrity of breast milk.

💡 Real-Life Applications: From handling high-lipase milk to creating emergency stashes, Tirza shares how moms and caregivers are using freeze-dried breast milk to support their unique needs.

Tirza Hova is a corporate professional-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Milk by Mom. After discovering breast milk freeze-drying while navigating life as a full-time working mom of two daughters under the age of 2, Tirza was inspired to make this revolutionary service accessible to families nationwide. As Milk by Mom’s first customer, she experienced firsthand the freedom, flexibility, and confidence it provides. Her mission is to empower parents through education and innovation, modernizing how we feed breastfed babies and ensuring the goodness of breast milk is available to more families across the U.S.

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