Links and Resources

The Centers for Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has excellent resources in regards to breastfeeding and handling of donated breast milk. Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/ for more information.

Research & Development

There is an exciting new study showing the immense benefits of a 100% human milk diet for premature infants over fortifying human milk with bovine based formula. This study was conducted with Prolacta Bioscience's H²MF and was published in the Journal of Pediatrics. To read the abstract of the study, visit http://www.jpeds.com/

Prolacta Bioscience

To find out all about Prolacta Bioscience, please visit www.prolacta.com.

The March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is "dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality". To read more, visit the March of Dimes at http://www.marchofdimes.com/¹.

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis is the death of intestinal tissue primarily affecting premature and sick newborns. To read more on this infliction, visit the National Institutes of Health website at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force

A study by the Collaborative Group on Hormonal Factors in Breast Cancer confirms that breastfeeding is protective against breast cancer regardless of menapausal status. Previously it was cautiously suggested that breastfeeding may be protective against pre-menapausal breast cancer. For more information please visit http://www.breastfeedingnewmexico.org/

World Health Organization

"Breastfeeding also benefits mothers... It reduces risks of breast and ovarian cancer later in life, helps women return to their pre-pregnancy weight faster, and lowers rates of obesity." For more information please visit http://www.who.int/²

National Breastfeeding Awareness Initiative

As a mother, one of the best things that only you can do for your baby is to breastfeed. Breastfeeding is more than a lifestyle choice - it is an important health choice. To learn more, please visit http://www.womenshealth.gov/

¹This is provided as a reference. The March of Dimes is not affiliated with or has given its endorsement of www.helpinghandsbank.com or Prolacta Bioscience.

²This is provided as a reference. The World Health Organization is not affiliated with or has given its endorsement of www.helpinghandsbank.com or Prolacta Bioscience.

Your valuable donation will contribute $1 per ounce to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Prolacta Bioscience^® has pledged to contribute $1 to the fight against breast cancer for every ounce of qualified milk we collect. Susan G. Komen for the Cure was chosen as the recipient of this contribution because of their admirable work in fighting breast cancer.

Minimum Contribution: $25,000
Program Active: Year round

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