Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative

What are some nutritional considerations for breastfeeding women? -consume plenty of water -eat a balanced diet and as your appetite requires -limit caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate) -limit alcohol as there is no known safe amount of alcohol to drink while breastfeeding... - - - - - Source: RNAO Breastfeeding Image from Halton BFI #halton #haltonBFI #haltonbreastfeeds #haltonbabyfriendlyinitiative #babyfriendly #breastfeeding #breastmilk #rnao #breastfeedingfacts See more

Swipe for some awesome breastfeeding facts! Source: RNAO Breastfeeding Image from Halton BFI... #halton #haltonBFI #haltonbreastfeeds #haltonbabyfriendlyinitiative #babyfriendly #breastfeeding #breastmilk #rnao #breastfeedingfacts #RNAO

Fun fact, baby friendly initiative is a strategy to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding. It is from the 1991 global Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) outlined by WHO/UNICEF. Source: RNAO Breastfeeding Image from Halton BFI #halton #haltonBFI #haltonbreastfeeds #haltonbreastfeedinginitiative #breastfeeding #breastmilk #rnao #breastfeedingfacts

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! #halton #haltonBFI #haltonbreastfeeds #haltonbreastfeedinginitiative #breastfeeding #breastmilk #worldhealthorganization #breastfeedingfacts

The Halton community is coming together online to celebrate Canadian Breastfeeding Week! Please join us all week for information, tips, and overall celebration.

Posted @withregram @wholechildco Black Breastfeeding Week begins today and brings awareness to the gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates, both in initiation and duration of breastfeeding. What we know to be true is that white privilege exists in the breastfeeding community in a very big way: CDC data shows that 85% of white women have ever breastfed versus 69% of black women Black babies are dying at twice the rate (in some places, nearly triple) the rate of whit...e babies A study showed 21% of Black mothers hospitalized for childbirth reported perceptions of poor treatment due to race, ethnicity, cultural background or language Many Black communities cannot access support for the best first-food, breastmilk, which is known to reduce the risk of diseases that Black children have the highest rates of including respiratory infections, asthma, childhood obesity + more It is also not debatable that breastfeeding advocacy is white female-led. It unfortunately perpetuates the common misconception that black women don’t breastfeed. It also means that many of the lactation professionals, though well-intentioned, are not culturally competent, sensitive or relevant enough to properly deal with African American moms- Kimberly Seals Allers- founder of BBW This is happening in our communities. Everywhere. There is a lot of work to be done here and it extends far beyond this week. In honour of Black Breastfeeding Week, I will be sending a copy of Free to Breastfeed: Voices of Black Mothers by Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, founder of BBW to the first 5 people who would like to learn more. Simply comment below and I will message you to get your shipping information. . . . #blackbreastfeedingweek #blacklivesmatter #bbw20 #reviverestorereclaim

Breastfeeding when mothers have suspected or proven COVID-19 by Canadian Paediatric Society | April 6, 2020

Pasteurizing breast milk inactivates SARS-CoV-2 virus, U of T study shows.

Posted @withregram @haltonhealthcare Billie Jo is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Georgetown Hospital and volunteer with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection. She has a passion for helping mothers on their breastfeeding journey from start to finish. As a mom herself, Billie Jo understands the struggles that come with breastfeeding for the first time. Being able to combine her nursing knowledge with her personal experience as a mom allows for her to connect with patients and help provide the best information possible. Her biggest piece of advice is to be kind to yourself and pay attention to your physical and emotional needs. #WBW2020 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

GIVEAWAY! World Breastfeeding Week is every year from August 1-7 and to celebrate this important week coming to a close and #supportbreastfeedingforaehealthierplanet (always) we have teamed up with @motherandnatureca for an amazing giveaway. @motherandnatureca is giving away an amazing eco friendly and breastfeeding friendly prize pack to one lucky mama! Worth $50, the winner of our giveaway will receive: 2 pairs of reusable breast pads, 1 pair of reusable nipple don...uts, 1 multi sized reusable swim diaper (fits 10lbs to 40lbs), and a reusable wet/dry bag. How to enter: 1 Like this post 2 Follow @Motherandnatureca and @haltonbfi 3 Tag an awesome mom below who you think would love these goodies! Contest closes August 14, 2020 at 6 PM EST. Winner will be selected at random and announced in our stories! We have loved celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with you! . . . #wbw2020 #breastfeeding #motherandnature #zerowaste #zerowasteliving #natural #ecofriendly #reuseable #handmade #handcrafted #handcraftedwithlove #mom #family #baby #sustainable #shoplocal #shopsmall #makersmovement #burlon #burlingtonontario #halton #babygift #smallbusiness #momboss #bossbabe #madeincanada #supportsmallbusiness #giveaway

Posted @withregram @haltonhealthcare Nicole is a Registered Practical Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the Breastfeeding Clinic at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Her favourite part about working in the clinic is being able to help families feel confident when feeding and caring for their babies. She loves spending time with families and preparing them for their parenting journey. Nicole’s best piece of advice for new moms is to set a goal and spend time learning about breastfeeding. Educating yourself as much as possible allows you to create a plan and reach your breastfeeding goals quicker. #WBW2020 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

All women/parents have the right to be supported by society to breastfeed optimally. Support can come from families, communities, health systems and workplaces. Breastfeeding counselling is a type of support delivered to women/parents and infants, and when breastfeeding counselling is available/accessible, the duration and exclusivity of #breastfeeding is increased! . . . HaltonParents... #worldbreastfeedingweek2020 #waba #supportbreastfeedingforahealthierplanet @jobranthospital @haltonhealthcare See more

Posted @withregram @haltonhealthcare Augusta is a Registered Nurse in the Obstetrics department at Georgetown Hospital and plays an important role in supporting new and expecting moms with breastfeeding. She reminds expecting moms on the importance of education both before and after labour. Taking the time to educate yourself on breastfeeding tips and techniques can help lead to a positive breastfeeding experience. Her best piece of advice is the importance of skin to skin contact immediately after delivery. Holding your baby as much as possible in the early days helps comfort the baby and can lead to latching without assistance. #WBW2020 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2020 #supportbreastfeedingforahealthierplanet

It's #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! #Breastfeeding is a sustainable, locally produced renewable resource that is free and creates no waste! Check out all the bene...fits to our planet in this article by La Leche League Canada. http://ow.ly/uG4r50AQxoj ~Tanya, RN Halton Baby-Friendly Initiative, Halton Healthcare Halton Environmental Network Burlington Green Environmental Association MiltonGreen Environmental Association Incorporated Protect Our Water and Environmental Resources

Posted @withregram @haltonhealthcare Kathleen is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the Breastfeeding Clinic at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. A typical day in the Breastfeeding Clinic begins by looking at the list of patients and assessing who is the most at risk for feeding issues. She will visit all first time mothers and those who have babies in the Special Care Nursery. During her visits, Kathleen will reassure and sup...port infant feeding by providing advice and tips. She also works with outpatient babies by assessing their needs while at home. Kathleen loves being able to see moms become more confident in their ability to nurse on their own. She cannot stress enough the importance of relaxing and trusting your body and to remember babies may not always be ready to feed right away. #WBW2020 #WorldBreastfeedingWeek See more

What has helped you along your breastfeeding journey? #worldbreastfeedingweek2020

Breastfeeding is the prime example of the deep connection between human health and nature’s ecosystems. . . . #wbw2020 #waba #breastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek2020 #supportbreastfeedingforahealthierplanet

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2020

The Halton Community is coming together virtually to celebrate #worldbreastfeedingweek. Join us here + Facebook to see posts on different topics all week! By supporting breastfeeding, we keep families and our planet healthy . . . #worldbreastfeedingweek #WBW2020 #breastfeeding #supportbreastfeedingforahealthierplanet @haltonhealthcare @jobranthospital