-’Even in the midst of tears and pain, liquid gold flows forth‘

An inspiring and courageous story of Jennifer Coias from Brazil, who so tragically lost her baby due to stillbirth at 35 weeks, who in the face of everything, as a way of honoring her son Jude, is giving the amazing gift of breast milk to donate to other babies in need. She is still only 9 days post partum, and has been pumping around the clock with an old, used, broken pump held together by a bungee cord!

Through heart-felt donations from individuals, including a couple of mothers who had lost babies of their own, intactivists Jennifer had worked with in the past (the Barefoot Intactivist, among others), and a gift from The International Breastfeeding Symbol Store, they were able to secure a quality pump for Jennifer, as well as a few much needed breast shields and supplies.

The pump is currently on its way via flight (with a friend) to Brazil and we all hope it will be in Jennifer’s hands soon.

If you would like to donate, or read more about Jennifer’s story, click here, or visit Jennifer’s Facebook support page

Truly, she is the epitome of all that World Milksharing Week represents: liquid love bottled for any baby and mother in need.