A freezer mishap is every pumping mom's worst nightmare. Jessica Brown tells how she recovered and went on to donate milk to help fragile babies. When I was pregnant, I knew I had always wanted ... More
Five Easy Ways to Take the Best Milk Donation Photos
By Mira Whiting Hey there! I’m Mira, mom of three and former Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast milk donor. I’m also a professional photographer and I’m here today to offer tips for taking those totally ... More
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 nurse and work at MedStar Washington Hospital ... More
Guita’s Story: Following My Mother’s Example
My name is Guita Horowitz Diamond and I became a mother in August 2020. As time passed and my frozen milk stack increased, I wanted to make a mitzvah of donating it to infants in need. My mother ... More
Board Members, Volunteers, and Lifelong Learning: Meet Joanne Brown
Part of a series of profiles on the milk bank's board members and volunteers. How did you learn about the milk bank? How did you come to join the board? Several years ago, as I began to think about ... More
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 to do for a long time, but I didn’t prioritize it. My ... More
