This article on equitable access to donor milk is part of an occasional series on the ways we fulfill our mission. Providing safe donor milk to babies in need is the heart of our mission. In an ... More
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Why Breastfeeding Matters for Mothers and Children (and Families) Everywhere: A Public Health Imperative
By Naomi Bar-Yam, PhD, and Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH Ranging from scuttling of environmental air and water protections, seeking rescindment of the Affordable Care Act or casting aspersions on the ... More
Making the Dream True
Adapted from original January 18, 2016 post. In observing the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr, we think about how he was making the dream come true and explore what that means for us today as a ... More
Baby Lucia’s Story
By MarySara Rojas. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast provided a lifeline to my daughter and me during one of the most difficult periods of our lives. Born premature and weighing only 1 pound, 9 ounces ... More
Connecticut Donor Milk Depots a Collaborative Community Triumph
Two new Connecticut donor milk depots opened in a grand celebration on October 12. Operated by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, they bring our total depots to 16 in seven states, with four in ... More
