“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life’s work was a call to action. He had a ... More
A Message to Our Community: Growth and Change at the Milk Bank
To the Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast Community: All healthy individuals and organizations grow, learn, and change. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast is no exception. In fact, we exemplify growth and ... More
Prematurity Awareness Month: A Snapshot of Prematurity
Fall is a season to raise awareness about preterm birth and babies. September is NICU Awareness Month, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and November is Prematurity Awareness ... More
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Giving Life in Other Ways
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and infant loss have many causes. Some of them are well understood, others remain a mystery. Risk factors include family medical ... More
NICU Awareness Month: Folding Chair at the Table
If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005), the first African American woman elected to US Congress (1969-83) and the first Black candidate for a ... More
NICU Awareness Month: A Seat at the Bedside – Parents on the NICU Team
September, the ninth month of the year, is NICU Awareness Month. NICUs care for babies born too soon, before nine months, to help them reach full term and live full lives. NICU care requires the ... More
