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A History of Breastfeeding Support and Advocacy in Zeros and Fives
For most of the world’s history, breastfeeding was the way babies ate. It did not require a social movement or national and international organizations to support, promote, and protect it. Maybe...
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Big Brother Learns About Sharing Milk: Zully’s Story
In 2017, when I was pregnant with my first son, I took a class at WIC and was completely amazed by what the body can...
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Sam’s Journey: Helping Someone During the Pandemic
Hello! My name is Sam and I’m excited to share my journey with breastfeeding and milk donation. I am a special education teacher and have...
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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....
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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...
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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. ...
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