About Us

Our History

Need Help with Breastfeeding

-is a resource pamphlet developed by the Niagara Region Breastfeeding Coalition (NRBFC) to assist families in the area to access support and assistance with breastfeeding

The Breastfeeding Link

-was a peer support program that provided new mothers with breastfeeding support and information, using experienced trained volunteers (links) from the community

Breastfeeding...... Getting it Right, Early Breastfeeding Days

-is a booklet developed to provide mothers with current breastfeeding information. This booklet is curently distributed by all hospitals within the Niagara Region

Presentations

-the NRBFC made a presentation to area pharmacists to make them aware of resources in the community and how they can assist breastfeeding mothers to continue successfully

-the NRBFC presented a breastfeeding inservice to area physicians in conjuction with Niagara Region Public Health

-NRBFC members met with Parks and Recreation staff from Niagara Region's municipalities to encourage Baby Friendly areas at events in various parks. Baby Friendly Areas, Caring for your Festival's Youngest Participants was made available to event organizers

Conferences

-April 2000 Breastfeeding and Infant Growth

-May 2005 Art and Evidence in Breastfeeding

-May 2008 Beyond the Latch: A New Way of Addressing an Old Problem

Community Advocacy

-letters have been written to the local hospitals encouraging continued support for breastfeeding families

-retailers who provide baskets to new mothers have been encouraged to replace soothers and bottles with more baby friendly items such as bibs or blankets

Restaurant Initative

-the NRBFC as encouraged restaurants to provide a supportive breastfeeding environment to their customers.

Displays

-the NRBFC has displayed educational information at local shopping malls and events

Breastfeeding Challenge

- the NRBFC organized the Breastfeeding Challenge in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009