Personal Stories Archives • Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast

Newborn twins, Miracle and Faith, are held in their parents arms

Miracle And The Gift Of Her Milk

12/4/24 Deborah C. Youngblood, CEO Bereaved Parents

First Miracle and then Faith . . . Like too many women, especially women of color, Destiny didn’t feel heard when she was in the hospital. Admitted for the last two... More >

Baby Adelaide’s Legacy – Finding Purpose in Pain

7/15/24 Kerrie Mitchell Burke Bereaved Parents, Personal Stories

Planning and preparing for baby . . . We were so excited to find out we were pregnant. My husband Christian and I each had... More >

Donated by who - donor milk's role in the fight for life

Donated By Who? Donor Milk & The Fight For Life

5/22/24 Deborah C. Youngblood, CEO Recipients

Just 28 weeks and 2 lbs. . . . Jodi was slowly coming out of the haze from the drugs she had required while doctors... More >

Pumping & Paying It Forward

5/2/24 Kerrie Mitchell Burke Donors, Personal Stories, Recipients

Pumping and paying it forward! Speaking with and sharing milk donor Andrea’s story . . . On those New England roots . . . I’m... More >

mother donates breastmilk in memory of her daughter, Evie

Evie – Honoring A Beautiful Life

4/9/24 Deborah C. Youngblood, CEO Bereaved Parents, Personal Stories

Bittersweet moments with Evie . . . The first time Caelah-Beth and Landon got to hold their beautiful daughter Evie, she was five weeks and... More >

A NICU nurse and milk donor shares her story

Meet Meghan, A NICU Nurse & Milk Donor

3/12/24 Kerrie Mitchell Burke Donors

Originally featured on Heart & Science, we’re thrilled to share Meghan’s story. Read on to meet the NICU nurse, milk donor and hero to many... More >

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