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Rhode Island mom secures insurance coverage for donor milk

Insurance coverage for donor milk is rare, but Rhode Island mom Donna Virgulak wants you to know it’s possible. Donna and her husband Scott have four children. She wanted to breastfeed... More > about Rhode Island mom secures insurance coverage for donor milk

Stacey’s story: Milk donation as a family gift

10/29/20 Staff Donors
In March, a box of milk arrived decorated with stickers and messages—a special gift from Stacey and her family, decorated lovingly by little Zoe. It... More > about Stacey’s story: Milk donation as a family gift

Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown

On the brink of the pandemic, Jacqueline, Rondeep, and Kali started their life together as a family, which has led them through exclusive pumping and... More > about Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Giving Life in Other Ways

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Pregnancy and infant loss have many causes. Some of them are well understood, others remain a mystery.... More > about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Giving Life in Other Ways

Danielle’s Story: From Milk Allergy to Milk Donation

Throughout her journey as a milk donor, Danielle shared many photos of her baby, Reese. We had no idea her happy baby had suffered from... More > about Danielle’s Story: From Milk Allergy to Milk Donation

Waterbury Hospital Launches New Connecticut Donor Milk Program

Welcome to the world, Pedro—the first baby to receive donor milk at Waterbury Hospital! Hospital staff captured this adorable photo and posted it to Facebook... More > about Waterbury Hospital Launches New Connecticut Donor Milk Program

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