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 do, especially with breastfeeding and pregnancy. I will be forever grateful to WIC ... More
Personal Stories
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. I met my husband Matthew almost 11 ... More
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. When I was pregnant, I knew I had always wanted ... More
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 nurse and work at MedStar Washington Hospital ... More
Guita’s Story: Following My Mother’s Example
My name is Guita Horowitz Diamond and I became a mother in August 2020. As time passed and my frozen milk stack increased, I wanted to make a mitzvah of donating it to infants in need. My mother ... More
Sarah’s Story: Deciding to Pump Anyway
Sarah Rizzo didn't plan to offer her baby a bottle, but she decided to pump anyway. Here's why. Breast milk donation is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, but I didn’t prioritize it. My ... More
