Breastfeeding Committee For Canada | Baby Friendly Initiative
@bccbfi.bsky.social
The BCC is a registered not for profit organization dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) in Canada.
Visit us at www.breastfeedingcanada.ca
Visit us at www.breastfeedingcanada.ca
May your days be merry and bright, and your nights be filled with peace, closeness, and hope. From all of us at the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #baby #infant #parent
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #baby #infant #parent
December 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
May your days be merry and bright, and your nights be filled with peace, closeness, and hope. From all of us at the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada.
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #baby #infant #parent
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #baby #infant #parent
As the season invites quiet and closeness, we recognize the bond that allows families to nurture and sustain a child. Wishing families comfort, connection, and well-being this season.
#seasonsgreetings #holidays #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family #baby #nurture #sustainability
#seasonsgreetings #holidays #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family #baby #nurture #sustainability
December 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
As the season invites quiet and closeness, we recognize the bond that allows families to nurture and sustain a child. Wishing families comfort, connection, and well-being this season.
#seasonsgreetings #holidays #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family #baby #nurture #sustainability
#seasonsgreetings #holidays #bfi #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #parent #family #baby #nurture #sustainability
The 2025 Cochrane Review validates again that Skin To Skin is a key element of care delivery. 2025 Update integrates the evidence found since 2015.
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#skintoskin #kangaroocare #birth #deliveryroom #babyfriendlyinitiative #BFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#skintoskin #kangaroocare #birth #deliveryroom #babyfriendlyinitiative #BFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The 2025 Cochrane Review validates again that Skin To Skin is a key element of care delivery. 2025 Update integrates the evidence found since 2015.
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#skintoskin #kangaroocare #birth #deliveryroom #babyfriendlyinitiative #BFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
#skintoskin #kangaroocare #birth #deliveryroom #babyfriendlyinitiative #BFI #breastfeeding #chestfeeding
Join us for our November 5th BFI Round Table Gathering.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70d430...
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantfeeding #healthcare
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70d430...
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantfeeding #healthcare
October 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Join us for our November 5th BFI Round Table Gathering.
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70d430...
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantfeeding #healthcare
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70d430...
#BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantfeeding #healthcare
Recordings are now available of the virtual speaker series from National Breastfeeding Week 2025!
Go to: shorturl.at/DbU1R
#NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantnutrition #canada #healthcare
Go to: shorturl.at/DbU1R
#NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantnutrition #canada #healthcare
October 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Recordings are now available of the virtual speaker series from National Breastfeeding Week 2025!
Go to: shorturl.at/DbU1R
#NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantnutrition #canada #healthcare
Go to: shorturl.at/DbU1R
#NBW2025 #nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #humanmilk #infantnutrition #canada #healthcare
Join this @UBC WEBINAR:
- Prenatal Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Childhood Autism and Behavior
- How do wildfires shape the health of the next generation?
Register now:
scienceofbirth.ubc.ca/events/regis...
#wildfire #prenatal #smokeinhalation #autism #health #childhood #baby #infant #ubc
- Prenatal Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Childhood Autism and Behavior
- How do wildfires shape the health of the next generation?
Register now:
scienceofbirth.ubc.ca/events/regis...
#wildfire #prenatal #smokeinhalation #autism #health #childhood #baby #infant #ubc
October 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Join this @UBC WEBINAR:
- Prenatal Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Childhood Autism and Behavior
- How do wildfires shape the health of the next generation?
Register now:
scienceofbirth.ubc.ca/events/regis...
#wildfire #prenatal #smokeinhalation #autism #health #childhood #baby #infant #ubc
- Prenatal Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Childhood Autism and Behavior
- How do wildfires shape the health of the next generation?
Register now:
scienceofbirth.ubc.ca/events/regis...
#wildfire #prenatal #smokeinhalation #autism #health #childhood #baby #infant #ubc
Join us for our virtual speaker event today:
Topics include:
- Introduction to #breastfeeding and the #environment & #emergency situations
- Integrating #wildfire risk into #prenatal health promotion
#nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #humanmilk #NBW2025 #infantfeeding
Topics include:
- Introduction to #breastfeeding and the #environment & #emergency situations
- Integrating #wildfire risk into #prenatal health promotion
#nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #humanmilk #NBW2025 #infantfeeding
October 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Join us for our virtual speaker event today:
Topics include:
- Introduction to #breastfeeding and the #environment & #emergency situations
- Integrating #wildfire risk into #prenatal health promotion
#nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #humanmilk #NBW2025 #infantfeeding
Topics include:
- Introduction to #breastfeeding and the #environment & #emergency situations
- Integrating #wildfire risk into #prenatal health promotion
#nationalbreastfeedingweek #sustainability #humanmilk #NBW2025 #infantfeeding
This #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we join @WHO & @UNICEF in calling for:
✅ More investment in maternal & newborn care
✅ Educated health workers to support breastfeeding
✅ Stronger community health systems
✅ Protection from harmful marketing practices
#NBW2025 #sustainability #breastfeeding
✅ More investment in maternal & newborn care
✅ Educated health workers to support breastfeeding
✅ Stronger community health systems
✅ Protection from harmful marketing practices
#NBW2025 #sustainability #breastfeeding
October 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we join @WHO & @UNICEF in calling for:
✅ More investment in maternal & newborn care
✅ Educated health workers to support breastfeeding
✅ Stronger community health systems
✅ Protection from harmful marketing practices
#NBW2025 #sustainability #breastfeeding
✅ More investment in maternal & newborn care
✅ Educated health workers to support breastfeeding
✅ Stronger community health systems
✅ Protection from harmful marketing practices
#NBW2025 #sustainability #breastfeeding
💡 Every $1 invested in breastfeeding generates $35* in economic returns. #Breastfeeding is not only a #health imperative, it's an #economic and moral one.
(US Dollars)
#NationalBreastfeedingWeek #PrioritizeBreastfeeding #NBW2025 #chestfeeding #humanmilk #sustainability
(US Dollars)
#NationalBreastfeedingWeek #PrioritizeBreastfeeding #NBW2025 #chestfeeding #humanmilk #sustainability
October 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
💡 Every $1 invested in breastfeeding generates $35* in economic returns. #Breastfeeding is not only a #health imperative, it's an #economic and moral one.
(US Dollars)
#NationalBreastfeedingWeek #PrioritizeBreastfeeding #NBW2025 #chestfeeding #humanmilk #sustainability
(US Dollars)
#NationalBreastfeedingWeek #PrioritizeBreastfeeding #NBW2025 #chestfeeding #humanmilk #sustainability
New from @who.int
2nd edition: Model Chapter for medical textbooks on infant & young child feeding summarizes the essential knowledge that healthcare pros & others need to protect, promote,& support optimal infant and young child feeding. shorturl.at/WcYC7
#NBW2025 #worldbreastfeedingweek
2nd edition: Model Chapter for medical textbooks on infant & young child feeding summarizes the essential knowledge that healthcare pros & others need to protect, promote,& support optimal infant and young child feeding. shorturl.at/WcYC7
#NBW2025 #worldbreastfeedingweek
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New from @who.int
2nd edition: Model Chapter for medical textbooks on infant & young child feeding summarizes the essential knowledge that healthcare pros & others need to protect, promote,& support optimal infant and young child feeding. shorturl.at/WcYC7
#NBW2025 #worldbreastfeedingweek
2nd edition: Model Chapter for medical textbooks on infant & young child feeding summarizes the essential knowledge that healthcare pros & others need to protect, promote,& support optimal infant and young child feeding. shorturl.at/WcYC7
#NBW2025 #worldbreastfeedingweek
During Canada's #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we call on governments across the country to invest in health systems that support #breastfeeding families.
Breastfeeding saves lives: it's a baby's first vaccine, protecting against diseases like diarrhoea & pneumonia.
#NBW2025 #sustainability #support
Breastfeeding saves lives: it's a baby's first vaccine, protecting against diseases like diarrhoea & pneumonia.
#NBW2025 #sustainability #support
October 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
During Canada's #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we call on governments across the country to invest in health systems that support #breastfeeding families.
Breastfeeding saves lives: it's a baby's first vaccine, protecting against diseases like diarrhoea & pneumonia.
#NBW2025 #sustainability #support
Breastfeeding saves lives: it's a baby's first vaccine, protecting against diseases like diarrhoea & pneumonia.
#NBW2025 #sustainability #support
HAPPY NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK!
Join us today for our first day of virtual presentations. Go to breastfeedingcanada.ca/events to register for today or other days of our speaker series for #nbw2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
#sustainable
#support
Join us today for our first day of virtual presentations. Go to breastfeedingcanada.ca/events to register for today or other days of our speaker series for #nbw2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
#sustainable
#support
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
HAPPY NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING WEEK!
Join us today for our first day of virtual presentations. Go to breastfeedingcanada.ca/events to register for today or other days of our speaker series for #nbw2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
#sustainable
#support
Join us today for our first day of virtual presentations. Go to breastfeedingcanada.ca/events to register for today or other days of our speaker series for #nbw2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
#sustainable
#support
Only 2 more days to go!
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
September 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Only 2 more days to go!
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
WBTi Canada Launch Webinar on October 2nd, 2025:
Join us for the first WBTi Canada Webinar on the inaugural national assessment during National Breastfeeding Week, on October 2nd, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Link to webinar:
meet.google.com/isa-ykzj-ehp
Join us for the first WBTi Canada Webinar on the inaugural national assessment during National Breastfeeding Week, on October 2nd, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Link to webinar:
meet.google.com/isa-ykzj-ehp
September 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
WBTi Canada Launch Webinar on October 2nd, 2025:
Join us for the first WBTi Canada Webinar on the inaugural national assessment during National Breastfeeding Week, on October 2nd, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Link to webinar:
meet.google.com/isa-ykzj-ehp
Join us for the first WBTi Canada Webinar on the inaugural national assessment during National Breastfeeding Week, on October 2nd, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Link to webinar:
meet.google.com/isa-ykzj-ehp
You're invited to our upcoming BFI Roundtable!
Please join us on November 5th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST.
Register here: bit.ly/4nGObNr
#roundtable #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative
Please join us on November 5th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST.
Register here: bit.ly/4nGObNr
#roundtable #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative
September 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
You're invited to our upcoming BFI Roundtable!
Please join us on November 5th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST.
Register here: bit.ly/4nGObNr
#roundtable #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative
Please join us on November 5th, 2025 from 12-1:30PM EST.
Register here: bit.ly/4nGObNr
#roundtable #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #BFI #babyfriendlyinitiative
Plant A Milk Garden! 🍁🌷🌾This is one way you can celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek in Canada (October 1-7). Watch your #perennial #garden blossom in the future, just like children do.
Get more NBW activity ideas on our website:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
Get more NBW activity ideas on our website:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
National Breastfeeding Week 2025 - Breastfeeding Committee for Canada
The theme for this year’s National Breastfeeding Week Toolkit is Prioritising Breastfeeding - Create sustainable support systems. We encourage you to explore the toolkit and see what you, your workpla...
breastfeedingcanada.ca
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Plant A Milk Garden! 🍁🌷🌾This is one way you can celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek in Canada (October 1-7). Watch your #perennial #garden blossom in the future, just like children do.
Get more NBW activity ideas on our website:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
Get more NBW activity ideas on our website:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#breastfeeding
#chestfeeding
Project focuses on the strategies #healthcare professionals use to advise #pregnant individuals on managing risks related to #wildfires. Seeking to interview those working with pregnant individuals, regardless of whether their region has been directly affected by wildfires. Interviews = 30mins
September 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Project focuses on the strategies #healthcare professionals use to advise #pregnant individuals on managing risks related to #wildfires. Seeking to interview those working with pregnant individuals, regardless of whether their region has been directly affected by wildfires. Interviews = 30mins
How will you celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, coming up in October?
How about knitting a breast beanie hat!
Find a link to the pattern on our NBW2025 Toolkit page:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#NBW2025
#canadianbreastfeedingweek
#sustainability
#chestfeeding
#lactation
How about knitting a breast beanie hat!
Find a link to the pattern on our NBW2025 Toolkit page:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#NBW2025
#canadianbreastfeedingweek
#sustainability
#chestfeeding
#lactation
September 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How will you celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, coming up in October?
How about knitting a breast beanie hat!
Find a link to the pattern on our NBW2025 Toolkit page:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#NBW2025
#canadianbreastfeedingweek
#sustainability
#chestfeeding
#lactation
How about knitting a breast beanie hat!
Find a link to the pattern on our NBW2025 Toolkit page:
breastfeedingcanada.ca/en/national-...
#NBW2025
#canadianbreastfeedingweek
#sustainability
#chestfeeding
#lactation
Tell us how you help "sustain and support breastfeeding" in honour of National Breastfeeding Week:
Employers, grandparents, friends, neighbours - anyone can help spread a message of support.
#NBW2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
Employers, grandparents, friends, neighbours - anyone can help spread a message of support.
#NBW2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
August 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tell us how you help "sustain and support breastfeeding" in honour of National Breastfeeding Week:
Employers, grandparents, friends, neighbours - anyone can help spread a message of support.
#NBW2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
Employers, grandparents, friends, neighbours - anyone can help spread a message of support.
#NBW2025
#nationalbreastfeedingweek
La Leche League Canada is inviting you to take part in The Great Canadian LLLatch-On. Celebrate the power of #breastfeeding, strengthen connections in our communities, & make space for families to feel supported & seen.
#NBW2025
#LLLatchOn
#lalecheleaguecanada
#NBW2025
#LLLatchOn
#lalecheleaguecanada
August 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
La Leche League Canada is inviting you to take part in The Great Canadian LLLatch-On. Celebrate the power of #breastfeeding, strengthen connections in our communities, & make space for families to feel supported & seen.
#NBW2025
#LLLatchOn
#lalecheleaguecanada
#NBW2025
#LLLatchOn
#lalecheleaguecanada
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingweek
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingweek
August 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
📅 Register Now 📅 for our October National Breastfeeding Week's FREE Virtual Speaker Series! Link in Bio, or go to www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/events
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingweek
This year's #NBW2025 theme is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems".
#breastfeeding #chestfeeding #nationalbreastfeedingweek
🌍This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, don’t miss this free webinar! We’ll explore real-world ways to transform #lactation care within the #healthcare system.
✅Stories from mothers & country leaders
✅3 new tools to drive national progress
📆5 & 6 Aug 2025 swiy.co/WBW2025
✅Stories from mothers & country leaders
✅3 new tools to drive national progress
📆5 & 6 Aug 2025 swiy.co/WBW2025
August 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
🌍This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, don’t miss this free webinar! We’ll explore real-world ways to transform #lactation care within the #healthcare system.
✅Stories from mothers & country leaders
✅3 new tools to drive national progress
📆5 & 6 Aug 2025 swiy.co/WBW2025
✅Stories from mothers & country leaders
✅3 new tools to drive national progress
📆5 & 6 Aug 2025 swiy.co/WBW2025
Happy #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Canada's National Breastfeeding Week is marked during the 40th week of the year, typically in October (1st-7th), to reflect the 1st week of a baby's life when #breastfeeding often starts.
🚨View our toolkit!
www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/national-breastfeeding-week-2025
🚨View our toolkit!
www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/national-breastfeeding-week-2025
August 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Happy #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Canada's National Breastfeeding Week is marked during the 40th week of the year, typically in October (1st-7th), to reflect the 1st week of a baby's life when #breastfeeding often starts.
🚨View our toolkit!
www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/national-breastfeeding-week-2025
🚨View our toolkit!
www.breastfeedingcanada.ca/national-breastfeeding-week-2025
WHAT: Live Q&A with human milk and breastfeeding researchers! 🤱🏽🧑🏽🔬
WHEN: THIS Friday, 11AM-4PM CT / 12PM - 5PM ET
WHERE: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
NOTE: In order to ask a question, you need to create a (free) Reddit account. You can make an account here: www.reddit.com/register/
#humanmilk
WHEN: THIS Friday, 11AM-4PM CT / 12PM - 5PM ET
WHERE: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
NOTE: In order to ask a question, you need to create a (free) Reddit account. You can make an account here: www.reddit.com/register/
#humanmilk
July 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
WHAT: Live Q&A with human milk and breastfeeding researchers! 🤱🏽🧑🏽🔬
WHEN: THIS Friday, 11AM-4PM CT / 12PM - 5PM ET
WHERE: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
NOTE: In order to ask a question, you need to create a (free) Reddit account. You can make an account here: www.reddit.com/register/
#humanmilk
WHEN: THIS Friday, 11AM-4PM CT / 12PM - 5PM ET
WHERE: www.reddit.com/r/askscience/
NOTE: In order to ask a question, you need to create a (free) Reddit account. You can make an account here: www.reddit.com/register/
#humanmilk
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la date limite pour soumettre une candidature à Projet collaboratif et communautaire de l’Initiative Amis des bébés (PCC-IAB) a été prolongée de deux semaines. La nouvelle date limite est le jeudi 14 août 2025.
breastfeedingcanada.ca/fr/pcc-iab/
breastfeedingcanada.ca/fr/pcc-iab/
July 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la date limite pour soumettre une candidature à Projet collaboratif et communautaire de l’Initiative Amis des bébés (PCC-IAB) a été prolongée de deux semaines. La nouvelle date limite est le jeudi 14 août 2025.
breastfeedingcanada.ca/fr/pcc-iab/
breastfeedingcanada.ca/fr/pcc-iab/