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Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding: Raising Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer and breastfeeding are integrally related in many ways, including personal support of those facing pregnancy, breastfeeding, and breast cancer; research; education; and advocacy.... More > about Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding: Raising Awareness

Capable and Strong After Pregnancy Loss: Dana’s Milk Donation Story

Dana shares her story of pregnancy loss, subsequent birth complications, and healing through milk donation. My name is Dana Scarantino, and my husband Domenic Salvemini... More > about Capable and Strong After Pregnancy Loss: Dana’s Milk Donation Story

Helping Bereaved Parents Grow Around Their Grief

In October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we honor and support those whose babies have died before or shortly after birth. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and... More > about Helping Bereaved Parents Grow Around Their Grief

Board Member Tali Flomenhoft: Reducing Health Disparities for All

In this profile, we meet Tali Flomenhoft, whose Mexican/Israeli background and commitment to reducing health disparities inform her work on our board of directors and... More > about Board Member Tali Flomenhoft: Reducing Health Disparities for All

Katie’s Story: Inspired by Other Milk Donors

Inspired by the stories of other milk donors, Katie shares the ups and downs of her own journey toward milk donation. Breastfeeding is scary and... More > about Katie’s Story: Inspired by Other Milk Donors

A College Education About Milk Banks

At the end of August, we welcomed a new class of college public health students for volunteer work via Boston University’s First-Year Student Outreach Project... More > about A College Education About Milk Banks

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