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 and COVID-19 Vaccination |
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 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5351 or email healthy.families@healthunit.ca |
Breastfeeding and COVID-19 |
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 support with breastfeeding call your health care provider or the Family Health Information Line to speak with a public health nurse at 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5351 or email healthy.families@healthunit.ca |
Breastfeeding clinics and telephone support |
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 |
With support from community partners, the Health Unit has achieved Baby-Friendly Initiative (“BFI”) status. This means that the Health Unit provides high standards of care for pregnant women and their families by:
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 1-800-563-2808 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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