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World Breastfeeding Week 2020: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet

8/4/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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 sustainability... More >

Losing Twins and Donating Milk: Megan’s Story

7/31/20 Staff Bereaved Parents, Personal Stories

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... More >

volunteering at Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast

Volunteering at the Milk Bank: “It Feels Good to Be Doing Good”

7/21/20 Olivia Sahovey Perspectives

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’... More >

Milk Donor Shares Oversupply Tips: Caren’s Story

7/10/20 Staff Donors, Personal Stories

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... More >

We Stand in Solidarity with the Black Community

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

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... More >

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... More >