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ACTION ALERT MAINE: Public hearing on MaineCare Donor Milk Coverage January 23
On Thursday, January 23 there will be a public hearing on MaineCare donor milk coverage. If you are a Maine resident who believes that all babies deserve access to medically necessary...
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Volunteer Groups Bring Energy and Community Spirit to Milk Bank
Since Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast was founded, volunteers have played a huge part in the organization’s success. Retirees, students, and community members bring a wide...
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Becoming a Breast Milk Donor: An Unexpected Honor
Wondering why and how to donate milk? Read this moving and informative blog on the Acelleron website by milk donor Jacqui Penda, a mom, doula,...
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Action Alert: Insurance Coverage for Donor Milk in Massachusetts
Appropriate use of pasteurized donor human milk saves lives, improves short- and long-term health of infants, promotes breastfeeding, and saves health care dollars. Insurance coverage...
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Milk Sharing: A Milk Bank Director’s Perspective on Informed Choice
Journalists, providers, and parents often ask us about the differences between, and the risks and benefits of, milk banking and milk sharing. Milk sharing, including...
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Alex’s story: Two-time milk donor with oversupply helps preemies
Two-time milk donor Alex Carleton tagged us in an Instagram post where she talked about her oversupply and her commitment to helping preemies. We...
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