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Liquid Gold: The New York Milk Bank Distributes Donor Breast Milk to Families in Need

Liquid Gold: The New York Milk Bank Distributes Donor Breast Milk to Families in Need

Deciding to breastfeed a baby is a personal decision for all mothers. There are significant benefits to feeding a baby breast milk. The American Pregnancy Association shares that, “Breast milk has the perfect combination of proteins, fats, vitamins, and carbohydrates. There is nothing better for the health of your baby. Leukocytes are living cells that are only found in breast milk. They help fight infection. It is the antibodies, living cells, enzymes, and hormones that make breast milk ideal. These cannot be added to the formula.”