Milk Donation and Collection Program

NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank


Description
Provides mothers' milk from donors for medically qualified babies.

Service offers:

  • help for milk donors with information and advice about donating
  • testing and screening of volunteer donors
  • collection of frozen milk from donor volunteers
  • testing, pooling and pasteurizing of donated human milk
  • prescription, and distribution of donated human milk to sick babies
  • two-hour classes on breastfeeding basics
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to infants:
  • born prematurely
  • with gastrointestinal issues 
  • with chronic illness or compromised immune function 
  • twins or multiples
Eligibility for donors requires some screening. Contact for details.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • visit website to complete online Donor Intake Form
  • visit website for more information on how to order milk and to view list of partnering pharmacies selling milk. Up to 10 bottles of mothers milk can be purchased without prescription.

Referral Process: Yes,

Physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners provide a referral for donor milk by submitting a prescription by phone, email, or fax.

 

Prescriptions must include:

  • diagnosis
  • infant's name and date of birth
  • volume of milk required 



Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-475-6455 (MILK)
Web Site
http://www.northernstarmilkbank.ca
Email
contact@northernstarmilkbank.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees vary.  Contact for details.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Physicians, midwives and nurse practitioners provide a referral for donor milk by submitting a prescription by phone, email, or fax.

 

Prescriptions must include:

  • diagnosis
  • infant's name and date of birth
  • volume of milk required 
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 31, 2025
Address
6712 Fisher Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2H 2A7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM