Personal Stories

sharing milk

Big Brother Learns About Sharing Milk: Zully’s Story

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.... More > about Big Brother Learns About Sharing Milk: Zully’s Story

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... More > about Sam’s Journey: Helping Someone During the Pandemic

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

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

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... More > about Guita’s Story: Following My Mother’s Example

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... More > about Sarah’s Story: Deciding to Pump Anyway

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