covid-19
Preterm Birth and COVID: Charting Our Path Forward
First of four in a series Anniversaries (of birth, marriage, death, countries’ independence, war, peace) are an opportunity to celebrate, mourn, reflect back, project forward. The US and the world are...
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A Call to Action on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life’s...
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Stacey’s story: Milk donation as a family gift
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...
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Jacqueline’s Story: Exclusive Pumping Mom Navigates Lockdown
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...
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Pettaway Pursuit Foundation: Serving the Community in a Time of Crisis
Just over a year ago, during World Breastfeeding Week 2019, we opened a milk depot at Pettaway Pursuit Foundation (PPF), which has served Philadelphia-area families...
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Breastfeeding in Emergencies: COVID-19
The third week of National Breastfeeding Month focuses on infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Milk bank Executive Director Naomi Bar-Yam provides an overview...
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