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Did you know:
Skin-to-skin
- reduces post traumatic stress symptoms that may follow after giving birth
- prevents neonatal hypoglycaemia
- supports microbiota development in infants
- breastfeed sooner than those who do not
#valentinesday #love #skintoskin #kangaroocare #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
Peer support plays a critical role in helping families initiate and sustain breastfeeding. Link in comments:
Speakers:
Nikki Bell (Le Leche League Canada)
Jennifer Quin (Breastfeeding Buddies)
Robyn Brown (Milk Mentors)
#BFI #chestfeeding #breastfeeding #peersupport #babyfriendlyinitiative
May your days be merry and bright, and your nights be filled with peace, closeness, and hope. From all of us at the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #baby #infant #parent
As the season invites quiet and closeness, we recognize the bond that allows families to nurture and sustain a child. Wishing families comfort, connection, and well-being this season.
#seasonsgreetings #holidays #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family #baby #nurture #sustainability
🚨 New Study Alert! 🚨 Check out the latest #ThePRIDEStudyResearch led by Dr. Diana M. Tordoff (@dianatordoff.bsky.social), PhD, MPH: Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding among LGBTQIA+ Parents
Read more at pridestudy.org/research/#to....
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation
Did you know ❓
It is possible to establish milk production
for an adopted baby, even if you have never been pregnant or given birth. The amount
of milk you may produce depends on many factors.
(...)
#lalecheleague #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #breastmilk #adoptingparents
La Leche League supports everyone
who wants to
breastfeed,
chestfeed,
or feed their baby
human milk,
in reaching
their goals.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
In the early years, the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleagu
Always here, La Leche League International
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
Breastfeeding is enhanced by the loving support of the baby’s father, a co-parent, a partner, and/or close family members who value the breastfeeding relationship.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying breastfeeding relationship and reliable milk supply.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
HUMAN MILK
FOR
EVERY
HUMAN BABY
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
Our Philosophy
Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
DEAR PARENTS,
We know that a big part of the parenting journey is doing what we can with what we have and know at each stage and through the constantly changing circumstances.
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lalecheleague
Our Philosophy
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
⚡⚡⚡MYTH VS RELIABLE INFORMATION ⚡⚡⚡
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Our philosophy
"Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby."
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
Are you unsure of what to do when visiting parents with a newborn?
How long should you stay?
What is helpful, and what isn’t?
Here are some tips to help you navigate
this exciting time...
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lalecheleague
#WednesdayWisdom #bodyfeeding #chestfeeding #LGBTQIA #pmads #perinatalmentalhealth #pospartummentalhealth #momlife #postpartumjourney #youarenotalone #iseeyou #postpartum
IF YOU ARE HAVING SURGERY WITH LOCAL ANESTHETIC
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk
The 2025 Cochrane Review validates again that Skin To Skin is a key element of care delivery. 2025 Update integrates the evidence found since 2015.
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#skintoskin #kangaroocare #birth #deliveryroom #babyfriendlyinitiative #BFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
How to
deal with criticism
Here some tips to keep in mind...
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
Every journey is unique and valid, all of them deserve respect and empathy 💞
#breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
EVERY PERSON HAS DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES OF BREASTS, CHEST AREA AND NIPPLES.
IT'S LOGICAL AND EXPECTED TO NEED HELP TO FIND THE CORRECT FLANGE SIZE(s) FOR EVERY MILK PUMP MODEL.
#breastpump #breastfeeding #humanmilkfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lalecheleague
DID YOU KNOW❓
IF YOU ARE HAVING SURGERY WITH LOCAL ANESTHETIC....
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
When you feel sad,
do you want a hug ?
Crying is communication
NOT manipulation.
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
BREASTFEEDING REDUCES
THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER, HOWEVER, SOMEONE WHO HAS BREASTFED OR IS BREASTFEEDING MAY SUFFER FROM THIS CANCER
#breastcancerawarenessmonth
#ʙʀᴇᴀsᴛᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇss
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #pumpingmilk #lactation #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #lalecheleague
REMEMBER!
You can continue exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding after you return to work/study.
It is possible to produce enough milk to pump and feed your baby to meet his or her nutritional needs.
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #breastmilk #humanmilk #pumpingmilk #lalecheleague
Join us for our November 5th BFI Round Table Gathering.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70d430...
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantfeeding #healthcare