Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast stands in solidarity with the Black community. We are committed to equitable access to donor milk and breastfeeding support. For us that has translated into several ... More
Black Lives Matter: Our Commitment
Black Lives Matter. We have a centuries-old problem that touches every part of our society, who we are and who we can become. Big problems are complex. Solving them requires ongoing, diverse, ... More
Important Milk Bank COVID-19 Update
This page last updated 4/20/2020. On behalf of the entire staff at Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, we want to thank you for being part of our extended family—the healthcare providers, milk donors, ... More
Milk Sharing: A Milk Bank Director’s Perspective on Informed Choice
Journalists, providers, and parents often ask us about the differences between, and the risks and benefits of, milk banking and milk sharing. Milk sharing, including cross-nursing, is not new and ... More
Leveling the playing field: Addressing disparities in breastfeeding
This essay on leveling the playing field is the fourth of four posts celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month 2019. Read the introduction to the series here. The last ... More
The Answer is in the Community: The Role of Culture in Empowerment and Support to Enable Breastfeeding
This essay on culture and community is the third of four posts celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month 2019. Read the introduction to the series here. World ... More