Bereaved Parents

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On Loss, Loneliness, and Sharing Baby Bennett’s Gift

A Profound Loss . . . For Savannah and Justin, losing their beautiful baby Bennett at 31 weeks was unfathomable. How does a parent even begin to process such a profound... More > about On Loss, Loneliness, and Sharing Baby Bennett’s Gift

Fathers’ Perspectives on Donor Milk

In honor of Father’s Day, we asked fathers whose partners donated or who received milk to provide their perspectives. Here are their thoughts: Domenic Salvemini... More > about Fathers’ Perspectives on Donor Milk

Brittney’s Story: A Last Gift to My Daughter

Brittney shares her story of donating milk after losing her daughter, Juniper. In July of 2021 we found out we were pregnant. I was so... More > about Brittney’s Story: A Last Gift to My Daughter

Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors

In a letter to other milk donors, Jessica honors the amazing life of her son Theodore, who defied expectations and warmed hearts during his two... More > about Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors

Laney Grace: A Brief Life with a Big Impact

By Jen Stoeckel At our 20-week ultrasound, my husband and I found out that our daughter (and sixth child) would be born with hypoplastic left... More > about Laney Grace: A Brief Life with a Big Impact

Remembering Clyde Through Milk Donation

Milk donor Victoria Austin shared memories of her son, Clyde, with Donor Intake Coordinator Raechel Hackney.  Every baby is born with a unique personality from... More > about Remembering Clyde Through Milk Donation

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