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A mom's journey to help others through milk donation

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 always wanted to be a mom.... More > about Sam’s Journey: Helping Someone During the Pandemic

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.... 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

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