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Advocacy, Part 1: The WHO Code at 40
This essay on the WHO Code is the first installment in a series on breastfeeding advocacy. Breastfeeding support takes many forms: clinical, community, peer to peer, education, and advocacy. Here, we...
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From Volunteer to Staff to Milk Donor: Zarina’s Milk Bank Journey
Nurse and lactation consultant Zarina tells the story of her milk bank journey, from volunteer to lab staff to donor. It was the hot summer...
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Announcing Our New Executive Director
Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast announces the appointment of Deborah Youngblood, PhD, as its new Executive Director, effective January 1, 2022. A seasoned nonprofit and government...
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Adjusted Age, Adjusted Life: Prematurity Awareness Over the Lifespan
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. While there is much overlap, prematurity and NICU are not synonymous. Some NICU babies are full term with birth-related or...
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Keeping Pace with a Depot Grand Opening
Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles welcomed us with open arms on Tuesday, October 26 at the grand opening of our donor milk depot there. The...
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Theodore’s Amazing Life: Jessica’s Letter to Milk Donors
In a letter to other milk donors, Jessica honors the amazing life of her son Theodore, who defied expectations and warmed hearts during his two...
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