hospital donor milk program

Baby of lactation consultant with milk donation

Lactation Consultant Allison Becomes a Milk Donor

Our staff was excited to welcome lactation consultant and NICU nurse Allison Grinsell and baby Rayla to the milk bank one day when they dropped off their first donation. We asked... More > about Lactation Consultant Allison Becomes a Milk Donor

Rachael’s Story: Helping NICU Babies Like Jack

It is the night before my son Jack’s first birthday; it was my goal to provide Jack with breast milk through his first year of... More > about Rachael’s Story: Helping NICU Babies Like Jack

NICU Nurse Donates Milk to Help Preemies: Monica’s Story

NICU nurse Monica Bean talks about donating milk—and learning something special about her own hospital and the babies in her care.  I am a registered... More > about NICU Nurse Donates Milk to Help Preemies: Monica’s Story

Sarah’s Story: Deciding to Pump Anyway

Sarah Rizzo didn’t plan to offer her baby a bottle, but she decided to pump anyway. Here’s why. Breast milk donation is something I’ve wanted... More > about Sarah’s Story: Deciding to Pump Anyway

MelroseWakefield Healthcare Baby Café Empowers Milk Recipient to Become Milk Donor

Lisa tells her story of receiving milk at MelroseWakefield Hospital, then going on to donate milk twice, with the support of the Baby Café. When... More > about MelroseWakefield Healthcare Baby Café Empowers Milk Recipient to Become Milk Donor

Waterbury Hospital Launches New Connecticut Donor Milk Program

Welcome to the world, Pedro—the first baby to receive donor milk at Waterbury Hospital! Hospital staff captured this adorable photo and posted it to Facebook... More > about Waterbury Hospital Launches New Connecticut Donor Milk Program

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