Breastfeeding in the workplace
Haida Gwaii employer supports parent’s breastfeeding goals Oct 1-7 was Breastfeeding Week in Canada. As a nurse with a passion for infant feeding, this year’s theme, “Protect breastfeeding: A...
Breastfeeding friendly spaces
Protect breastfeeding: The right to breastfeed in public spaces
Happy Breastfeeding Week! This year's theme is "Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility." In line with this theme, Northern Health (NH) is committed to supporting breastfeeding-friendly spaces ...
Breastfeeding is easier with support: What child care providers can do
We’ve all heard the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” What could this mean for breastfeeding? Since breastfeeding is specific to a parent and their child, you might wonder what role...
Kitimat team works to keep parents and babies together after c-section births
"We made something better" October 1 to 7 is Breastfeeding Week in Canada! It’s a time to highlight the importance of breastfeeding and the ways we can support families to reach their feeding goa...
Breastfeeding-friendly spaces: Shifting attitudes about breastfeeding
Did you know that in BC there are laws that protect women’s right to breastfeed in public? To raise awareness of this right, Northern Health has made available a window decal that states: “We welc...
Breastfeeding-friendly spaces: Make breastfeeding your business
Protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding takes an entire community, big and small. That’s why Northern Health is happy to support a provincial-wide initiative to encourage breastfeeding-f...
World Breastfeeding Week: Share your story!
World Breastfeeding Week starts tomorrow and we want to celebrate! I want to share some history about this important week with you, and be sure to read to the end to learn about our World Breastfeedin...
