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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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Nov 8, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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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Mar 7, 20221 min read
Donor Profile: Kayla and Brooke, Gemma, & Scarlett's Story
Mom of triplets 👶👶👶 & NorthernStar milk donor Kayla: “Our family was blessed with the birth of our set of identical triplets in May...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read
Donor Profile: Liam's Story
From Liam's mom, Chelsea: Breastfeeding and milk supply was a huge struggle for us. I had to be induced due to pre-eclampsia and ended up...
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Jan 11, 20223 min read
Donor Profile: Charlie, Ricky & Louise's Story
From Charlie, Ricky & Louise's Mom, Trang: This is my third baby’s milk donation. They are quite different every single time. I had...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
Donor Profile: Zoe's Story
From Zoe's Mom, Nancy: Motherhood has taught me that it’s okay when life doesn’t always go as planned. My feeding journey with Zoe was...
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Aug 24, 20211 min read
Donor Profile: Cadence's Story
From Cadence's Mom: After pumping exclusively for my third baby, I learned a lot about myself and why my previous breastfeeding journeys...
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Aug 17, 20211 min read
Donor Profile: Colt's Story
From Colt's Mom, Jalisa: I was an oversupplier since the beginning of our breastfeeding journey. I had built up a large freezer stash...
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Jul 22, 20211 min read
Donor Profile: Amanda & Maisie's Story
Maisie was born 8 weeks prematurely, at 3lbs 11oz, and required hospitalization at two of Calgary’s fantastic Neonatal Intensive Care...
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