Welcome to the Mothers' Milk Club

The Rush Mothers' Milk Club is an evidence-based hospital lactation program that empowers parents, educates healthcare providers and conducts translational reseach about human milk and lactation for newborn and premature infants.
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Feature of the Month

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Question of the Month

What is colostrum and why is it important for my baby?

Colostrum is the early milk that your body makes during the first few days after giving birth. It is different from the milk that is made later in lactation. Colostrum contains high amounts of antibod...
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Recent News

April 23, 2012

Medroxyprogesterone (The "Birth Control Shot") and Providing Milk for an Infant in the NICU: Evidence and Counseling Tips for Health Care Providers

A recent paper in Breastfeeding Medicine1 reviews the scientific basis for differing clinical...
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