The Baby-Friendly Council of NL (previously known as the Breastfeeding Coalition of NL), established in 1992, is an interdisciplinary committee with representatives from all Health Regions in the province, the Provincial Government, Memorial University, and many community organizations. The 2020-2025 Directional Document entailing the updated Vision, Mission, Values and Priority Areas for Action can be seen here.
Did you know that skin-to-skin contact can be safely implemented, for most babies and mothers as soon as the baby is born, and it provides many benefits for both mother and baby? Skin-to-skin helps newborns regulate their body temperature and establish successful breastfeeding while mothers experience lower levels of pain and increased satisfaction with the birth experience. Check out this new poster “There’s no hug like the first” and reach out to your healthcare provider to discuss your options for skin-to-skin contact.
The Baby-Friendly Council of Newfoundland and Labrador has received government support to create a breastfeeding toolkit for municipalities in NL.
Click here to access the PDF of the Provincial Breastfeeding Handbook for 2016.
Each year a global theme is developed by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA). This year’s WABA theme is ‘SUSTAINING BREASTFEEDING TOGETHER’.
**New YouTube Video! Release Date October 1st, 2016 as a part of the World Breastfeeding Week activities in NL** Baby-Friendly NL would like to thank the breastfeeding moms (and supportive partners) that participated in the new YouTube Video.
Janet Beattie is a private practice Lactation consultant (IBCLC) with over eight years experience. She provides 1.5-2 hour home visits, and is available evenings and weekends. Please click here for more details and for contact information.
“If Babies Could Talk: What They’d Want You to Know about Breastfeeding” – This new video will be used throughout Public Health in NL, as well as shared widely over social media for public education and awareness.
World Breastfeeding Week (in Canada) will be celebrated October 1-7, 2015. In Newfoundland and Labrador, this year’s theme is: “Breastfeeding…Making it Work”. Click below for more information about events and how you can join the celebration!
Are you a local business, organization, or municipality that wants to welcome breastfeeding families? This initiative will support women to breastfeed anytime and anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador.
There are a number of support networks available to you for both medical or non medical advice – some are accessible 24/7. Click the link below to view some of our online support services.
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