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NorthernStar and North Central Co-op Bring Donor Milk Access to Edmonton Families
Edmonton, AB - Edmonton’s First Donor Milk Dispensaries Launch Through NorthernStar and North Central Co-op Partnership NorthernStar...
May 141 min read
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A Full Circle Moment
Donor Mom "C" shares her story Every time I donate or see the milk storage bags, I think back to that NICU chair, the nurse who spoke of...
Apr 252 min read
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High River Hospital Becomes First Donor Milk Dispensary in Alberta
Calgary, AB – NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is pleased to announce that High River Hospital, a Baby Friendly designated facility, is now...
Mar 72 min read
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From one NICU mom to another: I see you, I believe in you
Donor Mom Brittany shares her story When I gave birth to my third baby, Zack, I thought I knew what to expect. But nothing went according...
Jan 312 min read
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Being a Part of Someone's Village
Donor Mom Tamara shares her story It takes a village to raise a child, and I’m so glad I could be a part of someone’s village by...
Jan 32 min read
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A Hopeful Donation After a Heartbreaking Journey
Donor Mom Krista shares her story It is an honor to share my journey as a first-time breast milk donor, especially when we weren’t sure...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Donor Story: Sydney & Elmera
Following an early birth and stay in the NICU, our donor mom Sydney was able to establish a great supply and generously donate to...
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Donor Story: Baby Lachlann
After a tough start with her first baby, our donor mom went into her second breastfeeding journey thinking it would be the exact same....
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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Donor Story: Kimberly & Remi
Baby Remi was born at 35 weeks, and Kimberly was able to provide milk to him while he stayed in the NICU. Kimberly shared her inspiration...
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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An Uplifting Story of Transformation
Funds for Donor Milk Aided by the MAJA Foundation The difference donor milk makes: Baby's Joseph's story Joseph's mum Julia has...
Jan 31, 20245 min read
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Exciting News from NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank!
From NorthernStar's CEO, Jannette Festival: One constant aspect of the NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is its adaptability to change....
Dec 7, 20233 min read
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Kristine's Donor Story: Double Twins!
We have an INCREDIBLE donor story to share with you! 👦👦👶👶 Against the odds, Kristine is mother to not one but TWO sets of twins, and...
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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The Compassionate Gift of Surrogate Motherhood: Stacey's Journey Towards Milk Donation
NorthernStar milk donor Stacey shared her story of loss, grief, and the generous spirit of giving that led her to donate her precious...
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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Donor Story: Leah & Baby Nixon
Sometimes our donors have overcome incredible odds to be the generous milk donors who keep the milk bank going. Leah and baby Nixon have...
Oct 30, 20233 min read
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Full Circle Milk Donation: Nicole & George
Moms of NICU babies know how precious donor milk is. NorthernStar Milk Donor Nicole has graciously shared her story of the NICU and milk...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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National Day of Truth & Reconciliation Resources
Saturday, September 30th marks the 10th annual Orange Shirt day and the third annual Day of Truth & Reconciliation. On this day of...
Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Donor Story: Nicole & Arlo
NorthernStar Milk Donor Nicole had a challenging beginning to her breastfeeding journey with baby Arlo. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing...
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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Donor Story: Kayla & Oaklen
Second-time NorthernStar Milk Donor Kayla came with baby Oaklen for a tour of the milk bank, and sent us a note afterward that we just...
Jun 24, 20232 min read
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Donor Story: Anne & Joseph
Anne had a dream of helping other mothers and families with her milk - read her story, written in her own words about her journey to milk...
May 16, 20233 min read
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Donor Story: Madusha & Viana
Second-time mum Madusha is a NorthernStar milk donor, and she shared her story with us about the birth of her second daughter Viana, and...
May 5, 20231 min read
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