• Motherhood, The Legacy: Generational Breastfeeding Support

    Posted by: Felicie Young

    We’ve exchanged stories of breastfeeding non- stop during growth spurts and our frustrations with toddler nursing. She showed me how to do it with confidence and grace. To put it very simply, I don’t think I would have been able to breastfeed my babies without her support. Read More...

  • To Wean or Not to Wean

    Posted by: Mary Ellen Walsh

    When he was born I had said that I would breastfeed for the first year, assuming by that point I would be ready to wean him. Instead, I find myself feeling very unsure of what to do. Read More...

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  • Deer Lake Breastfeeding Challenge
  • La Leche League Walk
  • Natalie
  • Judy
  • Happy Mom and Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • Great Latch
  • Happy Mom and Baby
  • Enjoying Western Brook Pond
  • Dad's Play a Key Role Too
  • Crystal and Calleigh Outdoors
  • Breastfeed Challenge
  • Breastfeed Challenge

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Today’s Parent article on Skin-to-skin

Video Clips

A short film about the “Small Wonders” project for the parents of premature & sick babies from Best Beginnings on Vimeo.

US breastfeeding promotional ad “National Breastfeeding Month: Whip Em Out”

  • faq

    Click here to read some common questions people have about breastfeeding. Read More...

  • why_breastfeed

    Breastfeeding your baby is beneficial to the mother and the child. Click here to find out why. Read More...