BC Women's Milk Bank

BC Women's Milk Bank

Provides pasteurized donor human milk to premature and sick babies whose own mothers can't provide any or enough breast milk. The Milk Bank screens milk donors, collects and heat-treats (pasteurizes) donated milk and distributes it to hospitals. Donor milk is available by doctor's prescription and is prioritized for children with the greatest need.
Agency
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

BC Women's Milk Bank at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Business Line: 604-875-3743
Main Fax: 604-875-2871
Application Process
A prescription from a doctor or midwife required to receive milk. Approved donors are asked to call before going to the hospital to donate milk.
Program Fee
Other

A processing fee is charged for recipients outside of BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals.
Eligibility
Targeted Population Restricted

Donors must be screened and approved by the BC Women's Provincial Milk Bank.
Main Website: https://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/labour-birth-post-birth-care/milk-bank
Service delivery
In Person

Other programs provided by BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre