World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from October 1 to 7, has been proclaimed in Newfoundland and Labrador by the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Health and Community Services. This year’s theme is Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers, which focuses on providing peer support through friends, family, the community and the health care system to help encourage and sustain breastfeeding among new mothers.
New breastfeeding videos from Baby Friendly NL
The Baby-Friendly Council of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the introduction of the Newfoundland and Labrador Breastfeeds educational and promotional video series. The videos may be used in prenatal education and support programs, physician offices and waiting areas, and secondary school programs throughout the province.