Donor Story: Nicole & Arlo
NorthernStar Milk Donor Nicole had a challenging beginning to her breastfeeding journey with baby Arlo. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing...
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- Jun 24
- 2 min
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...
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- May 16
- 3 min
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...
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- May 5
- 1 min
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...
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- Apr 25
- 1 min
Donor Story: Angelie & Ella
NorthernStar Milk Donor Angelie has donated an incredible amount of milk with her baby Ella! She kindly shared her story with us: "Last...
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- Feb 11
- 2 min
Donor Profile: Kelsey & Felix
NorthernStar Milk Donor Kelsey has already shared over 18L - in just a few short months! She has graciously shared her milk, photo of...
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- Feb 4
- 1 min
Kristen & Reaghan's Donor Story
NorthernStar Milk Donor Kristen shared her story about her breastfeeding journey with her baby Reaghan: "Our breastfeeding journey ended...
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- Feb 1
- 2 min
*Edit: This position is now filled!* We're Hiring - Pasteurizing Technician!
*Edit: This position is now filled!* NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is hiring, and we are looking for a bright and enthusiastic...
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- Jan 25
- 1 min
Christina & Kellan's Donor Story
NorthernStar Milk Donor baby Kellan survives and thrives after a diagnosis in utero. His mum Christina has donated almost 20 LITRES of...
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- Jan 4
- 2 min
Mary & Abigail's Story - Recipient to Donor
Sweet Baby Abigail was born early at 28 weeks and 6 days, and she and her mother Mary have come such a long way. Abigail started out as a...
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- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Second-Time Donor Story: Rhaya
Our donors have the most inspiring stories to share! Second-time NorthernStar milk donor Rhaya graciously shared her milk with two...
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- Oct 22, 2022
- 1 min
Bebe & Thomas - Recipient to Donor
Sometimes NorthernStar milk donors start as milk recipients while their baby is in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). That's part...
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- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
Photos with Santa
We can't contain our excitement any longer! In preparation for the holiday season, NorthernStar has partnered with Sandra Miller at...
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- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Further Reading & Resources for National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
On September 30th, this day of remembrance, we honour all the missing and stolen children who were forced to attend Canada's residential...
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- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Donor Profile: Cassandra's Story
Cassandra was a second-time donor the last time she donated - but she's actually had three babies, as her last pregnancy was with twins!...
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- Jul 6, 2022
- 3 min
Donor Profile: Tara-Rae & Mackenzie Grace's Story
*TW - Infant Loss* We are sharing a special story today from a donor who bravely gave her milk after the devastating loss of her daughter...
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- May 24, 2022
- 2 min
Donor Profile: Rena, Bennett, & Myla's Story
NorthernStar Milk Donor Rena shares her amazing story of how milk donation can come full circle: "On August 13, 2021 I went into preterm...
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- Apr 28, 2022
- 4 min
Donor Profile: Emily's Story
*Trigger Warning* This story was submitted by one of our bereaved moms who chose to become a donor - it is very raw and real and may be...
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- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
Donor Story: Stacey & Brielle
NorthernStar milk donor Stacey & mom of baby Brielle: April 14th, 2022: "Sharing the gift of liquid gold 💛 Every woman's breastfeeding...
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- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Recycling Donations to NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank with SkipTheDepot
There is now a fantastic and easy way to donate to NorthernStar - with your refundable bottles! Skip the Depot is an organization which...
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