Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life for healthy term infants. Introduction of solids should be led by the infant's signs of readiness-a few weeks before to just after 6 months. Breast milk is the optimal food for infants, and breastfeeding (with complementary foods) may continue for up to two years and beyond unless contraindicated. Breastfeeding may reduce gastrointestinal and respiratory infections and helps to protect against SIDS. Maternal support (both antepartum and postpartum) increases breastfeeding and prolongs its duration. Early and frequent mother- infant contact, rooming in, and banning handouts of free infant formula increase breastfeeding rates.
- Breastmilk storage: 2019 Nutrition Guidelines (ODPH) page 8
- Ankyloglossia and breastfeeding (CPS)
- Maternal medications when breastfeeding: Drugs and Lactation Database (TOXNET)
- Weaning: Weaning from the breast (CPS)
Parent Resources
Government of Canada
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants Birth to 6 Months – Health Canada
Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition - Public Health Agency of Canada
My Food Guide Serving Tracker for Breastfeeding Women - Health Canada
Caring For Kids - Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS)
Breastfeeding - Canadian Paediatric Society - Caring for Kids
Thrush - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfeeding - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Pacifiers (Soothers) : A User’s Guide for Parents - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Weaning Your Child From Breastfeeding - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Feeding Your Baby in the First Year - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
Caring for Kids New to Canada - Canadian Paediatric Society. https://www.kidsnewtocanada.ca/
Your Newborn: Bringing Baby Home - Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids
About Kids Health - The Hospital for Sick Children
Breastfeeding: How do you know your baby is getting enough milk? - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding problems: Sore nipples - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding: Test Weighing Your Baby - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Breastfeeding: Weaning and withdrawing your milk supply - The Hospital for Sick Children – AboutKidsHealth
Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth. https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=442&language=English
Breastfeeding learning hub - The Hospital for Sick Children - AboutKidsHealth.
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/breastfeeding
UnlockFood.ca - Dietitians of Canada
Feeding Infants and Toddlers - Dietitians of Canada
Other Sources
Drugs and Lactation Database (TOXNET) - A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed - National Institute of Health
Breastfeeding - La Leche League Canada
Breastfeeding Your Baby – More Information - Baby Friendly NL, Health Canada
Pediatric Nutrition Guidelines (Birth to Six Years) for Health Professionals - Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH)