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Donor Milk For Your Adopted Baby
We often hear that breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. To that point, a fact sheet from the CDC states that both the AAP and the WHO recommend exclusively breastfeeding babies up to 6 months and continuing to breastfeed up until 1- 2 years of age with complementary foods. These…
Read MoreDonor Story: Tasha’s Experience
When our second child was born in November of 2019, we were blessed to get off to a pretty smooth start with our breastfeeding journey. But for the first several weeks of his life, our little guy had a habit of sleeping through some of his mid-day feedings, so I began pumping right away to…
Read MoreHandmade Baby Blankets
Handmade baby blankets by our generous volunteers! On Friday, May 7th, The New York Milk Bank dropped off 25 sets of baby blankets and hats to Montefiore Nyack Perinatal Center. These new handmade baby blankets were created by volunteers from Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that donates new handmade blankets to children in need, and from…
Read MoreNYMB is in Need of Dairy and Soy-Restricted Breast Milk!
Meet George! George was born at 1lb 7 oz. at 29 weeks. He spent almost four months in the NICU. Help George get the nutrients he needs! George has been diagnosed with failure to thrive, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These conditions have contributed to his minimal weight gain. Why…
Read MoreMy Experience, Storage, Process, and Awareness
Hear from NYMB milk donor Shradha about her experience donating her surplus milk to NYMB. I am a mom of an 18-month boy currently living in the USA. I am a Native Indian. Breastmilk donation is not common in our culture and many people do not have knowledge about it. But it is an emerging concept…
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter
Mothers’ milk is not limited by race, ethnicity, or economic status. Milk donated to The New York Milk Bank helps families so their vulnerable infants can grow strong and healthy. NYMB is dedicated to reducing health disparities by providing access to donor milk to every baby who needs it in every community. The New York…
Read MoreHope and Healing Family Center
My name is Suzette Jules-Jack and I am the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Hope and Healing Family Center, Inc (HHFC). HHFC is a non-profit organization established in September of 2014. After I received my doula training in 2014 it was birthed in me a strong desire to provide a respectful and quality service…
Read MoreBreastfeeding and Birthing Art: An Interview with Painter Lauren Turner
New York Milk Bank: Your paintings are so colorful and upbeat. They depict women at a moment of extreme strength and vulnerability. What is your motivation? Lauren Turner: My motivation came from being a mother and birth worker. The connection between body and baby is special and important. Lactation inspires. Creating art from lactation inspires …
Read MoreFrozen Breast Milk During a Power Outage
Usually, our meteorologists give us a warning when a storm approaches. It is better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. A little preparation goes a long way towards keeping breast milk safe. Today storms are more intense and frequent with power outages longer. Be prepared by having a probe thermometer, insulating material,…
Read MoreIn Memory of Kim Wetzel
Our new 3 door True freezer arrived! This freezer was made possible by the generous donations given in memory of Kim Wetzel, one of our beloved Milk Riders. Kim’s mother Judy Wetzel suggested donations to NYMB and the Sirens Women’s MC of NYC also held a fundraiser in memory of Kim. Kim touched so many…
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