August marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month, which was officially declared in 2011 by the United States Breastfeeding Committee. And, while awareness for breastfeeding was officially introduced in 2011, both the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Voyage Healthcare have been advocating for it for many years.

Voyage Healthcare is partnering with MiMedx's Placenta Donation Program and the Maple Grove Hospital. MiMedx Tissue Services is a company that develops innovative bioimplants and has recently pioneered the use of donated placental tissue to treat difficult -to-heal wounds and soft tissue injuries. Continue reading to learn more about placental donation and its benefits.