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.
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February 1st, 2010 at 12:49 pm
[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. :)
January 31st, 2010 at 1:10 pm
[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.
January 27th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
[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!
January 27th, 2010 at 11:56 am
[via YouTube] Great idea! Yeah it is the best for babies. So that’s an awesome idea. I would have never thought of it
January 25th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
[via YouTube] youre an amazing woman and youre so great for doing this!
January 25th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
[via YouTube] or COWS milk?? insanity!!
January 25th, 2010 at 12:02 am
[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.
January 24th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
[via YouTube] you could buy them water
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
[via YouTube] i think it’s a little weird to feed someone else’s baby.
January 23rd, 2010 at 2:54 pm
[via YouTube] Congratulations =)
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
[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.
January 22nd, 2010 at 4:55 pm
[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.
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:10 pm
[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. :)
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
[via YouTube] I drink cows milk and goats…
January 22nd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
[via YouTube] Still sounds Gross, Would you drink Dogs milk, or Cats milk , Pigs or Monkeys? Where does it stop?
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
[via YouTube] its good what ur doing.
thumbs up
help haiti ppl