Necrotizing enterocolitis – an illness as complex as it is devastating . . . With most of our donor milk going to premature and medically fragile babies being cared for in the NICU, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an illness that’s constantly at the forefront of our minds. A complex intestinal condition, NEC primarily affects premature […] The post NEC & The Lifesaving Power Of Milk Banks appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Safety, science and health – what sets the nonprofit milk bank apart . . . “Every day is about making 100% sure that the pasteurized donor human milk we distribute is safe for every baby who receives it. These babies range from healthy full-term infant who receives a little donor milk while mom is building […] The post Human Milk Safety, Science & Health – The Nonprofit Difference appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Announcing new partnerships to advance health equity in breastfeeding . . . We’re thrilled to announce three new partnerships with Massachusetts based healthcare providers seeking to improve breastfeeding rates among families who disproportionately receive less postpartum care and lactation support. The program is funded by Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell’s Maternal Health Equity grant. This grant […] The post Advancing Health Equity In Breastfeeding appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Bittersweet moments with Evie . . . The first time Caelah-Beth and Landon got to hold their beautiful daughter Evie, she was five weeks and one day old. They were saying goodbye. Evie looked right at them, alert as always. She wasn’t in pain. She wasn’t afraid. They held her, bathed her, and her father […] The post Evie – Honoring A Beautiful Life appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

2023, our most impactful year to date . . . It’s official, our 2023 Impact Report is here. And we’re beyond thrilled to share that it details our most impactful year to date . . . We are so proud of all the work we do in support of babies and families. Every year we […] The post Our Most Impactful Year To Date appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

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 . . . “A labor of love” – NICU lactation consultant shares experience as a milk donor . . . Ever since she was a young girl, Meghan Whitman, BSN, […] The post Meet Meghan, A NICU Nurse & Milk Donor appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Cape Cod Hospital is home to our new milk depot . . . We’re thrilled to announce that Cape Cod Hospital is home to our brand new milk depot. A vital medical resource, we’ve been working hard to provide improved access to safe donor human milk, so we’re proud to not only share this news […] The post Cape Cod Has A New Milk Depot appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Sharing is caring . . . Five-year-old Mark loved packing up boxes of milk with his mom, Shana. “Sharing is caring,” she would explain as they took the bags out of the extra chest freezer – the one they bought just to hold all that breastmilk. These precious pouches were bound for Mothers’ Milk Bank […] The post Sharing Is Caring – Shana’s Story appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

Naomi Bar-Yam, Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast Founder and Executive Director from 2008 – 2020. How it began – an origin story . . . “It doesn’t get better than saving babies lives,” explains Naomi regarding the origin of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast.   Naomi, mother of four, had two children who needed special care at birth. […] The post The Milk Bank’s Origin Story appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more

The Inadequacy of Thank You . . . One mom told me, “Our twins were born very early. I can’t tell you how terrifying those early days were. We needed our babies to be ok. They both needed donor milk. What would we have done without you? Thank you isn’t enough . . . ” […] The post The Inadequacy Of Thank You appeared first on Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast ..read more