What to expect?
If you decide to register for the Public Mothers’ Milk Bank, this precious donation involves three steps:
- Registration
- Qualification process
- Donation
REGISTRATION
Visit the Register for the milk bank section for more information on the registration process.
QUALIFICATION PROCESS
A qualification process has been developed for mothers wishing to donate milk. This process, which is designed to ensure the safety of infants receiving the milk, includes a telephone interview in which the mother answers a health questionnaire, as well as a blood test.
DONATION
Mothers who meet the eligibility criteria collect and freeze their milk at home, then send it to Héma-Québec at regular intervals.
To follow the milk, click here.
To register for the Public Mothers’ Milk Bank, click here.
For more information:
- Call 1-800-565-6635 or 514-832-5000, ext. 5253
- Write to mothersmilk@hema-quebec.qc.ca
- Visit the Frequently asked questions section