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.

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

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...

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (#IBCLC) Day celebrates the extraordinary services that IBCLCs provide to expectant #parents, new #mothers & the #healthcare teams who form their circle of #care. Let's thank all IBCLCs for their incredible impact.

The BCC Board of Directors request nominations for Directors with 3-year terms starting April 17, 2025. We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by midnight (ET) on Friday, February 28, 2025 Email to: Kira Friesen, BCC Secretary [email protected]

The BCC Board of Directors request nominations for Directors with 3-year terms starting April 17, 2025. We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by midnight (ET) on Friday, February 28, 2025 Email to: Kira Friesen, BCC Secretary [email protected]

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

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

Families that choose to formula feed need access to a reliable supply chain that is affordable and accessible. The rising cost of infant formula, which may be subjected to future tariffs, can further exacerbate access challenges families may face in Canada. www.facebook.com/share/p/15GN...

⏰Save The Date!⏰ Baby-Friendly Initiative Round Table Tuesday 4th March, 2025 12:00 – 13:30 ET Further details coming soon. Contact [email protected] for the meeting link. #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative