Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D.

Black lives matter. We stand in solidarity with the Black community

Black Lives Matter: Our Commitment

6/15/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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,... More >

Important Milk Bank COVID-19 Update

4/20/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Events, Medical Alerts, News

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... More >

Milk Sharing: A Milk Bank Director’s Perspective on Informed Choice

10/15/19 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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... More >

Leveling the playing field: Addressing disparities in breastfeeding

8/27/19 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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... More >

The Answer is in the Community: The Role of Culture in Empowerment and Support to Enable Breastfeeding

8/18/19 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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... More >

Empowering Parents, Enabling Breastfeeding for Premature Babies

8/12/19 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

The second of four posts celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month 2019. Read the introduction to the series here. Empowering parents and enabling... More >