Self-care for new moms: Physical activity can help
(This story was co-written by Gloria Fox and Randi Parsons.) While welcoming a new baby is a special time for parents and families, it isn’t always easy. There’s a lot to juggle in the early po...
Mothers
What does introducing solid food mean for breastfeeding?
I am the mother of an energetic and impish toddler, and have experienced many humbling lessons in my short parenting career. One of my biggest lessons so far is, “You figure something out, and then ...
Why skin-to-skin care is important for your baby’s well-being
Have you ever thought about having your baby skin-to-skin with you after birth and in the first few weeks after birth? Many parents have never thought about holding their baby skin-to-skin until th...
La Leche League of Canada: Raven Thunderstorm talks about breastfeeding supports
The first week of October is World Breastfeeding Week in Canada! It is a great time to reflect on breastfeeding as an investment in healthy babies, mothers and communities. You can read more about Wor...
Bringing out the best: Breastfeeding, the World Health Organization and Quesnel
Living in one of Northern BC's smaller communities, you may not expect to be able to access globally-recognized, high quality training opportunities for free, right on your own doorstep. Yet this is e...
What does breastfeeding mean to you?
Did you know October 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week in Canada? This year’s theme is Breastfeeding: An Investment in Healthy Communities. It’s a great time to recognize and promote the far-reac...
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...