Exciting News! The government of Canada has just recognized "National Breastfeeding Week" and added it to the Calendar of Health Promotion days.You may be familiar with "World Breastfeeding Week", which is historically celebrated around the world in August. In Canada, we recognize "National Breastfeeding Week" in the 40th week of the year, which is in… Read more
Scaling-up the Implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) Across Canada – Sharing our Success Stories! The World Health Organization called up all nations in 2018 to scale up the implementation for the Baby-Friendly Initiative. Canada stepped up with the Public Health Agency of Canada funding the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (BCC) to improve maternal &… Read more
Learning to breastfeed may take time for you and your baby. Parenting is an adjustment and can be challenging. If you are feeling overwhelmed or have concerns about your mental well-being, please reach out to your health care provider or local Public Health Unit… Read more
The BCC is pleased to announce the release of the BFI Implementation Guideline with links to companion documents! The BFI Implementation Guideline replaces the BFI 10 Steps & WHO Code Outcome Indicators for Hospitals & Community Health Services. As you become familiar with the new standards, you can expect more information and support from the… Read more
