Tag Archives: breastmilk
What It’s Like to Breastfeed a ‘Heart Kid’
February is American Heart Month. Messages this month often focus on how to prevent heart disease. While this is important, what about those families whose heart problems begin at birth? Our volunteer Amy generously shared her experience with us on what … Continue reading
Last revised on 02/14/2017
NonProfit Alliance: Who Can You REALLY Trust to Support Mothers & Babies?
Nonprofit organizations have tremendous influence and reach. They play a critical role in educating families, health care providers, and the mainstream public. Their noncommercial reach also provides a desperately needed counter-balance to the billions in marketing spent by commercial companies. Nonprofits ensure people get all … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/05/2016
2016 Miracle Milk® Stroll Giveaway Winners
The 2016 Miracle Milk® Stroll was a huge success! We’re so grateful for the support of our generous sponsors. Collectively, they have put up almost $4000 worth of incredible giveaway prizes. We used random.org to select the winners from almost … Continue reading
Last revised on 06/03/2016
Thank you, Miracle Milk® Stroll supporters!
As we wrap up the 2016 Miracle Milk® Stroll weekend, we want to say THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who made this happen. Without our local coordinators, there would be no Stroll - thank you. Without our generous … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/15/2016
2016 Miracle Milk® Stroll Giveaway
Enter this giveaway by registering or donating at miraclemilk.org! The Miracle Milk® Stroll aims to get more human milk to preterm babies. Our donors and participants make this happen, so we want to reward you with a giveaway! A minimum … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/11/2016
Nonprofit Partners: 2016 Miracle Milk® Stroll
The Miracle Milk® Stroll was conceived by Best for Babes, but it is truly a collaborative effort! Our nonprofit partners are critical to the human milk and donor milk pipeline. They work tirelessly to help mothers breastfeed and increase their … Continue reading
Last revised on 04/01/2016
The Code - Why Does it Matter to You?
If you’ve been in the world of infant feeding for a bit you’ve likely heard of The Code - aka the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. Many know it exists, but don’t know much about what it is … Continue reading
Last revised on 03/18/2016
J & G: Partner Support, Skin-to-Skin, and Songs
In this final installment of our exclusive interview, Justin and George discuss partner support, cloth diapers, and the possibility of a breastfeeding song! Partner Support JF: Breastfeeding is a relationship between a mother and child. How do you see your … Continue reading
Last revised on 02/19/2016
Nurse Purse: Get Pumped (About a Pump Bag)!
My new pump arrived at my door a few weeks before my second son was born. I had heard great things about this pump so I eagerly opened up the package and took in all of its attractive, sleek beauty … Continue reading
Last revised on 01/30/2016
Angie Forsett Stays Focused, Aces the Booby Traps!
Angie Forsett, wife of Baltimore Raven’s Justin Forsett, and former member of the United States National Volleyball team, has a “fake it till you make it” attitude about breastfeeding. A star athlete in her own right, she’s one of the … Continue reading
Last revised on 01/13/2016