The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. At about six months, your baby will be ready for other foods, but you can continue breastfeeding as long as it is comfortable for you and your baby, even well into the toddler years.
Breastfeeding Clinics and Telephone support |
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To speak to a public health nurse or to make an appointment at a breastfeeding clinic near you, please contact:
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Breastfeeding Online Support |
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Baby Friendly Initiative |
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With support from community partners, we achieved Baby-Friendly Initiative (“BFI”) status in 2011 and 2016.
The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. If you’re a business owner or employee who would like to create a supportive feeding environment for families please call the Family Health Information Line at 705-474-1400 ext 5351. This could include staff education or drafting a breastfeeding policy for staff returning to work following their parental leave. More general information on becoming baby-friendly
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Breastfeeding and COVID-19 |
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Breastfeeding is recommended, when possible, as it has many health benefits and offers the most protection against infection and illness throughout infancy and childhood. The virus that causes COVID-19 has not been found in breast milk. Breastfeeding can provide important food security for your baby (Canada.ca). If you have, or may have COVID-19, here are some tips to keep your baby safe (Best Start 2020):
Some extra tips (Best Start 2020):
For additional information:Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health For support with breastfeeding call your health care provider or the Family Health Information Line to speak with a Public Health Nurse at 705-474-1400 ext. 5351 or email healthy.families@healthunit.ca |
This year, we are highlighting the crucial role Canadian workplaces play in supporting breastfeeding parents by distributing cut-outs of local breastfeeding parents to participating workplaces.
We are grateful to our local models for sharing the special moments their photos captured – and continuing to inspire and connect with other parents and decision makers across our district.
Join us in celebrating the power of parents who are adequately supported with breastfeeding, and the positive impact it has on workplaces and whole communities. Let the information on this page serve as a valuable resource whether you’re a parent, employer or advocate.
“Family-friendly workplace policies - such as paid maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks, and a room where mothers can breastfeed or express milk - create an environment that benefits not only working women and their families but also employers.”
National and International Breastfeeding Week Organizations:
National and provincial parental rights and benefits:
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