🚨BCC MEMBERS, SAVE THE DATE🚨 2026 AGM will be held April 16th, 2026. 2-3PM ET Meeting link to follow closer to the date.

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

Advocacy works best when many voices speak together. If you haven’t yet, download BCC’s MLA letter template and send yours today. Your voice can help shape healthier futures - across generations. Take action: get the template letter link in our Bio's Linktree. #BabyFriendlyCanada #WriteYourMLA

All families deserve evidence-based infant feeding support free from commercial influence. Mandating the Baby-Friendly Initiative helps protect families, reduces health inequities, & supports informed choices. Add your voice today: link in comments #BabyFriendlyCanada #HealthEquity #WriteYourMLA

Breastfeeding saves lives and #healthcare dollars. Suboptimal #breastfeeding costs Ontario over $130 million annually, with thousands of avoidable hospital visits. Baby-Friendly Care is evidence-based & cost effective. Tell your MLA it’s time to act: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/u...

Advocating for breastfeeding shouldn’t be complicated. We’ve launched a downloadable letter you can send your MLA calling for Baby-Friendly care as a standard in Canada Get it: https://f.mtr.cool/mzwepmjszs #BabyFriendlyCanada #WriteYourMLA

Call for 2026 Board of Directors nominations: Nomination period: We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by midnight (ET) on Friday, February 27, 2026 Learn more: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/u...

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

There's still space available in this upcoming Empowering Conversations course, a highly practical, skills-based workshop designed for IBCLCs, public health nurses, healthcare providers, community workers, and peer supporters. Special Offer: $25  6 CERPs  www.lllc.ca/empowering-conversations

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

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

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

Recordings are now available of the virtual speaker series from National Breastfeeding Week 2025! Go to: shorturl.at/DbU1R #NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantnutrition #canada #healthcare

Join this @UBC WEBINAR: - Prenatal Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Childhood Autism and Behavior - How do wildfires shape the health of the next generation? Register now: scienceofbirth.ubc.ca/events/regis... #wildfire #prenatal #smokeinhalation #autism #health #childhood #baby #infant #ubc

Join us for our virtual speaker event today: Topics include: - Introduction to #breastfeeding and the #environment & #emergency situations - Integrating #wildfire risk into #prenatal health promotion #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #humanmilk #NBW2025 #infantfeeding

This #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we join @WHO & @UNICEF in calling for: ✅ More investment in maternal & newborn care ✅ Educated health workers to support breastfeeding ✅ Stronger community health systems ✅ Protection from harmful marketing practices #NBW2025 #sustainability #breastfeeding

💡 Every $1 invested in breastfeeding generates $35* in economic returns. #Breastfeeding is not only a #health imperative, it's an #economic and moral one. (US Dollars) #NationalBreastfeedingWeek #PrioritizeBreastfeeding #NBW2025 #chestfeeding #humanmilk #sustainability

New from @who.int 2nd edition: Model Chapter for medical textbooks on infant & young child feeding summarizes the essential knowledge that healthcare pros & others need to protect, promote,& support optimal infant and young child feeding. shorturl.at/WcYC7 #NBW2025 #worldbreastfeedingweek

During Canada's #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we call on governments across the country to invest in health systems that support #breastfeeding families. Breastfeeding saves lives: it's a baby's first vaccine, protecting against diseases like diarrhoea & pneumonia. #NBW2025 #sustainability #support

HAPPY NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK! Join us today for our first day of virtual presentations. Go to breastfeedingcanada.ca/events to register for today or other days of our speaker series for #nbw2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #sustainable #support

Only 2 more days to go! 📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".

WBTi Canada Launch Webinar on October 2nd, 2025: Join us for the first WBTi Canada Webinar on the inaugural national assessment during National Breastfeeding Week, on October 2nd, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time. Link to webinar: meet.google.com/isa-ykzj-ehp

You're invited to our upcoming BFI Roundtable! Please join us on November 5th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST. Register here: bit.ly/4nGObNr #roundtable #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative

Plant A Milk Garden! 🍁🌷🌾This is one way you can celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek in Canada (October 1-7). Watch your #perennial #garden blossom in the future, just like children do. Get more NBW activity ideas on our website: breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-... #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

Project focuses on the strategies #healthcare professionals use to advise #pregnant individuals on managing risks related to #wildfires. Seeking to interview those working with pregnant individuals, regardless of whether their region has been directly affected by wildfires. Interviews = 30mins

How will you celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, coming up in October? How about knitting a breast beanie hat! Find a link to the pattern on our NBW2025 Toolkit page: breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-... #NBW2025 #canadianbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #chestfeeding #lactation

Tell us how you help "sustain and support breastfeeding" in honour of National Breastfeeding Week: Employers, grandparents, friends, neighbours - anyone can help spread a message of support. #NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek

La Leche League Canada is inviting you to take part in The Great Canadian LLLatch-On. Celebrate the power of #breastfeeding, strengthen connections in our communities, & make space for families to feel supported & seen. #NBW2025 #LLLatchOn #lalecheleaguecanada

📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems". #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingweek

🌍This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, don’t miss this free webinar! We’ll explore real-world ways to transform #lactation care within the #healthcare system. ✅Stories from mothers & country leaders ✅3 new tools to drive national progress 📆5 & 6 Aug 2025 swiy.co/WBW2025

Happy #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Canada's National Breastfeeding Week is marked during the 40th week of the year, typically in October (1st-7th), to reflect the 1st week of a baby's life when #breastfeeding often starts. 🚨View our toolkit! www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/national-breastfeeding-week-2025

WHAT: Live Q&A with human milk and breastfeeding researchers! 🤱🏽🧑🏽‍🔬 WHEN: THIS Friday, 11AM-4PM CT / 12PM - 5PM ET WHERE: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/ NOTE: In order to ask a question, you need to create a (free) Reddit account. You can make an account here: www.reddit.com/register/ #humanmilk

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la date limite pour soumettre une candidature à Projet collaboratif et communautaire de l’Initiative Amis des bébés (PCC-IAB) a été prolongée de deux semaines. La nouvelle date limite est le jeudi 14 août 2025. breastfeedingcanada.ca/fr/pcc-iab/

We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for the Community Baby-Friendly Initiative Collaborative (CBFI-C) has been extended by two weeks. The new deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025. breastfeedingcanada.ca/cbfi-c

In many cultures, it is believed that breastmilk carries the wisdom and healing powers of ancestors. This concept of blood memory is passed down through generations and is believed to be a crucial element in the process of healing and reconciliation. #indigenouspeoplesday #healthequity #humanmilk

⏰Reminder!⏰ Register for our upcoming Community Baby-Friendly Initiative Collaborative (CBFI-C) information webinar happening next Tuesday June 24th at 1pm EST. To register go to: shorturl.at/z9x62 #BFI #BabyFriendlyInitiative #CBFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #healthcare #communityhealth

AMÉLIORONS LA SANTÉ MATERNELLE FACE AUX INCENDIES DE FORÊT ! Participez à notre enquête dès aujourd'hui ! www.surveymonkey.ca/r/C5CR8SC

HELP IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH DURING WILDFIRES! Health Promotion Strategies for Perinatal Wildfire Exposure: Perspectives from Canadian Healthcare Providers. Participate in Our Survey Today! www.surveymonkey.ca/r/C5CR8SC #wildfires #healthcare #emergency #perinatal #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

You’re invited to our upcoming BFI Roundtable Gathering! Please join us on June 13th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST. Meeting link is: bit.ly/3SjSZLd

Journée mondiale de l’environnement : 5 juin Lait maternel : Bon pour bébén ~ Bon pour la planète #WorldEnvironmentDay #sustainability #zerowaste #wholefoods #planet #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

World Environment day: June 5 Human milk is good for baby AND good for the planet! #WorldEnvironmentDay #sustainability #zerowaste #wholefoods #planet #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

⏰DEADLINE EXTENDED⏰ Register now for our 2-day Quality Improvement Workshop: This is a two-part workshop: Part 1 June 10, 2025, 12-3:30PM ET Part 2 June 11, 2025, 12-3:30PM ET Register here by June 6th: lnkd.in/ebmJXHwF

You’re invited to our upcoming BFI Roundtable Gathering! Please join us on June 13th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST. teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...

The BCC invites its members to apply to join the new BCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standing committee. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] #DEI #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

Have you got your membership for 2025? Your membership fee of $35.00/year supports the work of the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. Get more info at www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/membership #membership #breastfeeding #babyfriendlyinitiative #reminder

Une cotisation annuelle de 35$ permet de soutenir les efforts du Comité canadien pour l’allaitement. Apprenez-en davantage ici : breastfeedingcanada.ca/devenir-memb...

The BCC invites its members to apply to join the new BCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standing committee. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] #DEI #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

The BCC invites its members to apply to join the new BCC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) standing committee. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] #DEI #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding

These fearless leaders have driven change, streamlined processes & built BFI champions. They provided the tools & nurtured the skills of countless people who stepped into our world & promoted lasting change for families across Canada. Their vision, passion & persistence are endlessly appreciated.