Personal Stories, News & More

A Message to Our Community: Growth and Change at the Milk Bank

12/15/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

To the Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast Community: All healthy individuals and organizations grow, learn, and change. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast is no exception. In fact, we exemplify growth and change, always... More >

Prematurity Awareness Month: A Snapshot of Prematurity

11/17/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

Fall is a season to raise awareness about preterm birth and babies. September is NICU Awareness Month, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month,... More >

Baby whose mother fought for insurance coverage of donor milk

Rhode Island mom secures insurance coverage for donor milk

11/2/20 Ann Marie Lindquist Personal Stories, Recipients

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... More >

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 >

Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown

10/27/20 Staff Donors, Personal Stories

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 >

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

10/14/20 Naomi Bar-Yam, Ph.D. Perspectives

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 >