Provides donor breast milk when milk from a baby’s parent is not available to help babies and children fight disease and infection. The provincial milk bank screens donors, collects donated milk at BC Women’s Hospital and milk depots across all health authorities and pasteurizes the milk. The pasteurized donor milk is then distributed to hospitals and families across BC who need donor milk.
Donor milk is available with a doctor’s prescription and is prioritized for children with the greatest medical need.
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A prescription from a doctor or midwife required to receive milk. Approved donors are asked to call before going to BC Women's Hospital or milk bank depots to donate milk. See website for donor instructions, detailed eligibility information, or complete the expression of interest form if you want to become a milk donor.
Expression of Interest Form: https://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank/donor-expression-of-interest-form
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