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Dec 18, 20242 min read
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...
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Oct 11, 20241 min read
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...
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Sep 30, 20241 min read
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....
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Mar 18, 20242 min read
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...
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Jan 31, 20245 min read
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...
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Dec 7, 20233 min read
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....
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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...
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Nov 25, 20233 min read
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...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
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...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
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...
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
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...
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Sep 5, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20231 min read
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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Jan 25, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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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