Deborah C. Youngblood, CEO

Ashley and Tobin share their experience with the milk bank

This is the Modern-Day Village Parents Need

Ashley was convinced that pregnancy and birth were not for her. She knew she wanted to be a parent. She was entirely devoted to her son Otto, whom her wife Elena... More > about This is the Modern-Day Village Parents Need

One Family’s Struggle with an Unexpected Cow’s Milk Allergy

Behind every successful feeding journey is a support system. With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’re grateful to share a story that highlights the... More > about One Family’s Struggle with an Unexpected Cow’s Milk Allergy

How One Mother’s Vision Became the Milk Bank’s Origin Story

Naomi Bar-Yam, Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast Founder and Executive Director, serving through 2020 As part of our 20th anniversary year, we’re taking time to reflect... More > about How One Mother’s Vision Became the Milk Bank’s Origin Story

Donor Milk as a Bridge to Successful Breastfeeding

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently featured an article by Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast CEO Deborah Youngblood. Drawing on insights... More > about Donor Milk as a Bridge to Successful Breastfeeding

A Journey Shared: Sisterhood and Successful Breastfeeding

When sisters Molly and Anne said they often ask people to guess who is older, I told them there was no way I was going... More > about A Journey Shared: Sisterhood and Successful Breastfeeding

An Insider Look at the 2026 HMBANA Conference

Inside the HMBANA Conference . . . Every year, I have the pleasure of attending the annual milk banking conference hosted by our accrediting body,... More > about An Insider Look at the 2026 HMBANA Conference

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