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Portland donor milk depot and dispensary opening

Portland Donor Milk Depot and Dispensary Opens with Over 1,600 Ounces in Milk Donations

A new Portland donor milk depot and dispensary opened in a festive celebration, with six families donating a total of over 1,600 ounces of milk. Dr. Ali Kopelman hosted the grand... More > about Portland Donor Milk Depot and Dispensary Opens with Over 1,600 Ounces in Milk Donations

Father’s Day: Supporting NICU Dads and Families

Today we honor all fathers, and true to our work, NICU dads in particular. In milk banking, and maternal and child health more generally, we focus... More > about Father’s Day: Supporting NICU Dads and Families

A Freezer Stash Disaster: Jessica’s Story

A freezer mishap is every pumping mom’s worst nightmare. Jessica Brown tells how she recovered and went on to donate milk to help fragile babies.  ... More > about A Freezer Stash Disaster: Jessica’s Story

Five Easy Ways to Take the Best Milk Donation Photos

5/14/21 Staff News
By Mira Whiting Hey there! I’m Mira, mom of three and former Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast milk donor. I’m also a professional photographer and I’m... More > about Five Easy Ways to Take the Best Milk Donation Photos

NICU Nurse Donates Milk to Help Preemies: Monica’s Story

NICU nurse Monica Bean talks about donating milk—and learning something special about her own hospital and the babies in her care.  I am a registered... More > about NICU Nurse Donates Milk to Help Preemies: Monica’s Story

National Nurses Week: Celebrating the Nurses on our Staff and Boards

This week, May 6-12, is National Nurses Week. We thank and honor the nurses who work tirelessly in so many ways to grow Mothers’ Milk... More > about National Nurses Week: Celebrating the Nurses on our Staff and Boards

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