The third week of National Breastfeeding Month focuses on infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Milk bank Executive Director Naomi Bar-Yam provides an overview of the importance of supporting ... More
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National Breastfeeding Month: Taking Stock During Emergencies and Crises
World Breastfeeding Week, National Breastfeeding Month, and Black Breastfeeding Week are opportunities for us to celebrate, educate, and advocate breastfeeding in the US and across the globe. They are ... More
World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
That formula can be harmful for mothers and babies is well documented. It also harms Mother Earth. This year, World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is focusing our attention on the environmental ... More
Losing Twins and Donating Milk: Megan’s Story
A bereaved mom shares her story of losing twins and donating their milk, with love and pride, to help other babies. By Megan Boucher We began our journey five years ago. Soon after were ... More
Volunteering at the Milk Bank: “It Feels Good to Be Doing Good”
We asked three dedicated women what they enjoy most about volunteering at the milk bank. Sue Levy Q: What inspired you to volunteer at Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast? After retiring I was looking ... More
Milk Donor Shares Oversupply Tips: Caren’s Story
Milk donors are some of the most generous people we know, sharing their liquid gold with fragile babies. It turns out they have experience and knowledge to share, too, like the oversupply tips Caren ... More
