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How will you feed your baby in an #emergency or #naturaldisaster ? Great resources are available for both #parents and #healthcare workers, including from: La Leche League Canada Nova Scotia Health HealthLink BC Be ready: plan in advance! tr.ee/fybcQrlUrB #breastfeeding

Do you know about the new "Physician Breastfeeding Guide" A 72-page guide to #breastfeeding for family #physicians, obstetrician-gynecologists and paediatricians, #midwives, #nurses and nurse practitioners, doulas and other maternity care providers. breastfeedingchange.ca/wp-content/upl…

REPOST from @ILCA1985 Were you affected by the #formula recalls? ILCA Worldwide & IBFAN Global are bringing mothers’ voices to people on the global stage, at the World Health Assembly in May 2026. Take 30 seconds. Share your lived experience here: blens.io/DattTq

Human milk is full of antibodies that help protect infants from illness. It provides essential early immunity. Learn more here: link.springer.com/article/10.118… World Immunization Week is April 24-30 #immunizationweek #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #immunity #healthcare

BFI work in Canada can't be done without all the amazing BCC volunteers. Whilst we always appreciate everyone for their support, we'd like to use the volunteer week specifically to recognize the Board of Directors & everyone who volunteers with BCC for their work & contributions.

World Health Day is April 7: Breastfeeding contributes to better health for baby, family, community and planet. #worldhealthday #health #breastfeeding #baby #family

🚨BCC MEMBERS, SAVE THE DATE🚨 2026 AGM will be held April 16th, 2026. 2-3PM ET Meeting link to follow closer to the date.

Celebrating Love: Research says skin-to-skin contact: - reduces post traumatic stress symptoms - prevents neonatal hypoglycaemia - supports microbiota development in infants - 1st breastfeed happens sooner #Skintoskin #valentinesday #baby #newborn #health

BCC members are invited to apply to join the DEI committee. Apply here: forms.office.com/r/bKsyjzJb1Z Learn more at: breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/diversity-e…

Advocacy works best when many voices speak together. If you haven’t yet, download BCC’s MLA letter template and send yours today. Your voice can help shape healthier futures - across generations. Take action: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/upl… #BabyFriendlyCanada #WriteYourMLA

Advocacy works best when many voices speak together. If you haven’t yet, download BCC’s MLA letter template and send yours today. Your voice can help shape healthier futures - across generations. Take action: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/upl… #BabyFriendlyCanada #WriteYourMLA

Template letter available here: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/upl…

All families deserve evidence-based infant feeding support free from commercial influence. Mandating the #BabyFriendlyInitiative helps protect families, reduces health inequities, & supports informed choices. Add your voice: template below. #BabyFriendlyCanada #HealthEquity

Breastfeeding saves lives and #healthcare dollars. Suboptimal #breastfeeding costs Ontario over $130 million annually, with thousands of avoidable hospital visits. Baby-Friendly Care is evidence-based & cost effective. Tell your MLA it’s time to act: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/upl…

Call for 2026 Board of Directors nominations: Nomination period: We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by midnight (ET) on Friday, February 27, 2026 Learn more: breastfeedingcanada.ca/wp-content/upl…

There is still space available in the upcoming Empowering Conversations course, a highly practical, skills-based workshop designed for IBCLCs, public health nurses, healthcare providers, community workers, & peer supporters. Special Offer: $25  6 CERPs lllc.ca/empowering-con…

As the season invites quiet & closeness, we recognize the bond that allows families to nurture & sustain a child. Wishing families comfort, connection & well-being this season #seasonsgreetings #holidays #babyfriendlyinitiative #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family

#breastfeeding #BFI #BabyFriendlyInitiative #perinatal #healthcare #providencehealthcare

Proud moment for St. Paul's Hospital! BFI Lead, Andrea Firmani, joined perinatal care leaders at the 2025 Perinatal Care Forum in #Vancouver, sharing St. Paul's Hospital's successful journey in #infantfeeding guided by the #BFI framework and The Ten Steps. @DoctorsOfBC

@UBC researchers invite transgender & non-binary people to participate in a survey about lactation induction. Learn more: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9s… #lactation #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #research #transgenderawareness #nonbinaryawareness