Men People often forget that boobs are actually very functional devices.
Their purpose has become abundantly clear – and just in case I were to forget – several times a day a little boy crawls over … buries his head in my chest … and starts going “nom nom nom“.
When I first heard about the earthquake in Haiti I simply felt overwhelmed. With sadness. With anger. With helplessness.
At times I’ve consciously chosen to avoid reading or watching the coverage because my heart 
breaks and I think, “WHAT CAN I DO?!” ….
Then, a lightbulb went off when I saw tweets from @GiveMilk.
Duh.
I’ve got boobies! Tatas! Breasticles!
….
I have never donated breast milk before – I just signed up today to start the process. However, I did receive some from two friends during Jude’s early weeks while I was struggling with low supply. I remember crying with joy – not because I think formula is evil (it isn’t) – but because it’s such a personal + loving gift.
A gift I can give
to Haiti.
So… I’ve signed up. And if you’re lactating, you can too!
These babies need us. They need every ounce of a chance to survive, and thrive, and grow to rebuild their country.
For logistical questions on how to become a donor.
For just more general information there’s the Human Milk Bank Association of North America or the International Breast Milk Project.
** and if you can’t give milk, there are so many wonderful ways to donate money (like texting “disaster” to 90999 for Compassion) or you can find a blood donation center nearby.
Update: Thanks to a reader Chrissy who sent me this link to an article discussing the ongoing problem of infrastructure in Haiti. It seems there’s a lot of willingness on the part of American nursing moms to donate, but aid agencies don’t have the capacity to properly handle it yet.
kslice321: [via YouTube] What a great idea!! I fed all three of my children this way and I know that for at least my first I could have fed an army. Amazing gift from anyone who is able to do this.
Thank you for helping to spread the word. :)31 weeks ago
AWSH17: [via YouTube] kinda strange, but its a great idea and you are a great person for doing this, if there is a heaven you are going there.31 weeks ago
kellibunny: [via YouTube] Such a great idea, even if the milk is donated to preemies in the USA, still a wonderful thing to do.
And you are so pretty!32 weeks ago
chantellylace21: [via YouTube] Great idea! Yeah it is the best for babies. So that’s an awesome idea. I would have never thought of it32 weeks ago
springit89: [via YouTube] youre an amazing woman and youre so great for doing this!32 weeks ago
springit89: [via YouTube] or COWS milk?? insanity!!32 weeks ago
space8024: [via YouTube] I think this is wonderful! Good luck in helping provide milk. Breast milk is so valuable and filled with nutritional and immune system benefits.32 weeks ago
linkohki: [via YouTube] you could buy them water32 weeks ago
stalkher: [via YouTube] i think it’s a little weird to feed someone else’s baby.32 weeks ago
lazerbud: [via YouTube] Congratulations =)32 weeks ago
KyndraRenae: [via YouTube] Both babies and mothers were meant to breastfeed. And not everybody is able to breastfeed, and some babies NEED those antibodies and nutrients that formula just doesn’t provide. WHy else do DOCTORS write prescriptions for milk bank milk to preemies??? I’m not saying that somebody that feeds their child formula is wrong. Like i said sick, malnutritioned, or premature babies really need breast milk over formula. End of story.32 weeks ago
KyndraRenae: [via YouTube] R U serious???? Womens bodies were made to produce HUMAN BREAST MILK to nourish HUMAN babies! After a woman has a child she makes milk, and a baby has a natural sucking reflex at birth for a reason. Well do you drink COWS milk. I dont see how that’s any different than the other animals you are listing it is still from an animal. Same with goats milk that some people drink. That point asside breast milk has many benifits to the baby. Especially a malnutritioned or sick baby.32 weeks ago
mollybcutie2000: [via YouTube] If I was able to I would for sure.I’m glad your able to. My hubby and I got the good news that I am pregnant on Dec 26th-Due Sep 5th. :)32 weeks ago
NGC224orM31: [via YouTube] I drink cows milk and goats…32 weeks ago
rectify2003: [via YouTube] Still sounds Gross, Would you drink Dogs milk, or Cats milk , Pigs or Monkeys? Where does it stop?32 weeks ago
DustyVideoWatcher: [via YouTube] its good what ur doing.
thumbs up
help haiti ppl32 weeks ago