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"There will always be a need for donor milk,” says leader of a milk bank

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin

Feb 17, 2022

Donated breast milk helps nonlactating mothers provide nutrition to their babies. But the supply is down, and the need is urgent.

The distribution of breast milk, which is perishable, has been disrupted by supply chain problems. Milk banks have called for more women to donate, especially to help vulnerable infants.

Natalie Behring/AFP via Getty Images

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