The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George serves as both a human milk collection depot and a distribution site. At this site, we: Coll...
Did you know that pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) can be lifesaving for fragile newborns, such as those who are admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)? From across BC, approved donors d...
Did you know that jarred baby foods have been around for 100 years, since the 1920s? Today, the baby food section of the grocery store looks a little different, with plastic squeeze pouches taking up ...
(This story was co-authored with Jen Boon, RN, Clinical Practice Lead for the NICU at UHNBC.) May 19th is World Day of Human Milk Donation, a day to shine a spotlight on human milk donors and human...
A cup of hot tea. A tasty meal. A much-needed foot rub. In my early postpartum days, these supportive gestures from my husband helped while I was learning how to breastfeed our daughter, Jovie. ...
Happy National Breastfeeding Week, Canada! October 1-7 has been a time for families, health care providers, and advocates to come together to celebrate the importance of breastfeeding*. As a nurse ...
COVID-19 is raising all kinds of questions and concerns, including for new and expectant parents. Families are likely concerned about keeping their babies safe. They might wonder, “What do I need to...
