BACE (Breastfeeding Action Committee of Edmonton)

Midwives offer complete care during pregnancy, including regular appointments, ultrasounds, routine blood work and emotional support. With access to laboratorie...s and diagnostic services, your midwife can order prenatal lab work and screenings and can prescribe certain pregnancy-related medications. To learn more about #ABMidwives, visit: http://ow.ly/ojSN30r3GW5 #YearoftheMidwife

A new report by WHO, UNICEF, and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) reveals that despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk su...bstitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for stronger legislation to protect families from false claims about the safety of breast-milk substitutes or aggressive marketing practices. Breastmilk saves children’s lives as it provides antibodies that give babies a healthy boost and protect them against many childhood illnesses. To read the full article click here: https://www.who.int//27-05-2020-countries-failing-to-stop- #WBW2020 #Breastfeeding #Chestfeeding #Covid19

A reminder our (virtual) AGM is tomorrow at 2pm! Post below, private message, or email to get the meeting access information! https://facebook.com/events/s/june-agm-and-bace-board-meetin/899837993699191/?ti=as