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.
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Business Line:
Fax:
Eligibility
Donors must be screened and approved by the BC Women's Provincial Milk Bank.
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
A processing fee is charged for recipients outside of BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals.
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Vancouver
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
