Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with many health benefits for both the baby and the mother. The World Health Organization WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond. Pacifiers soothers are not recommended until your milk supply is well established and your baby has learned to latch and suck correctly. It includes testimonials from mothers and expert opinions on apprehensions and challenges encountered when breastfeeding!
Click here to see the schedule! From January 9th. Baby-Friendly Designation Breastfeeding drop-ins. We have adopted a policy to encourage, protect and support breastfeeding. You will therefore receive breastfeeding support from our various caregivers. Did you know? The Baby-Friendly Initiative is a program that reflects the continuum of care and services across our healthcare system. Publicly-funded healthcare facilities such as hospitals, birthing centres and community health centres that offer pre and postnatal services are eligible for BFI assessment and designation in Canada.
This process is evaluated by a team of BFI assessors. Implementation Guidance. Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services: The revised Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Geneva: WHO. At the drop-ins: A nurse will be available to answer your questions A scale is available to weigh your baby You will have the opportunity to chat with other parents Click here to see the schedule!
Workshop 10 a. Workshop 2 p. Workshop a. January 23, Introduction of solid foods - Bilingual presentation January 23, Skin-to-skin care and baby carrying - Bilingual presentation Infection Prevention and Control Do not attend if you or your child has any flu-like symptoms.
Please disinfect your chair or mat with the disinfectant wipes available. All babies are welcome!
