Donate breast milk
Poonam, breast milk donor
Give milk. Give life.
The Public Mothers’ Milk Bank helps mothers and their premature babies who need medical care. Around a third of mothers who give birth prematurely have difficulty producing enough milk to feed their baby. Your breast milk is more valuable than you may realize.
Who can donate breast milk?
Any healthy person who is breastfeeding can donate their milk if they meet certain criteria.
How does breast milk donation work?
You can express and freeze the milk you wish to donate at your own pace. Héma-Québec will give you a comprehensive information guide to support you every step of the way.
How can I join the Milk Bank?
First, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria, then read the Consent to Human Milk Donation. Then, you can register by filling out our form.
Anne-Marie, employee | Dominique and Kelly, breast milk donors
We're here to guide you through the steps of the donation process and answer all your questions.
Get ready to donate
Since the introduction of the breast milk bank, we’ve seen fewer sick babies and fewer deaths. It’s a precious, priceless gift.
Mélissa, lactation consultant nurseContribute to research on breast milk
On rare occasions, your donated milk may be used for teaching or quality control purposes. If your donation (or a portion of it) cannot be used by the Public Mothers’ Milk Bank, it may be used for research, with your consent.
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