Breastfeeding - Resources for Healthcare Providers
Breastfeeding is the optimal feeding method and physiological normal way to provide infants with the nutrition they need. Health Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months at which time iron-rich complementary foods are added and breastfeeding is continued up to 2 years and beyond.
By learning about breastfeeding and getting support, most women can breastfeed successfully; however, there are some reasons why women can’t, or choose not to breastfeed. Every woman needs to weigh the risks and benefits of this decision for herself and her baby. If a person makes an informed decision to use formula, resources are available. Find resources →
The following fact sheets can be used and distributed freely along with individualized assessment and teaching.
Prenatal Resources
Early Breastfeeding
- Building Your Milk Supply
- Cup Feeding
- Electric Breast Pump Rentals
- Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
- Feeding Guidelines for Your Small/ Preterm Baby
- Finger Feeding
- Hand Expression
- How to Be Sure Your Baby is Getting Enough
- How to Dry Up Your Milk Supply - Neonatal
- How to Dry Up Your Milk Supply - Perinatal
- Lactation Aid at the Breast
- Laid-Back Breastfeeding
- Latching and Feeding Management
- Reverse Pressure Softening
- Waking the Sleepy Term Newborn
- Vitamin D for Breastfed Babies
Breastfeeding Concerns
- All Purpose Nipple Ointment
- Breast Fullness and Engorgement
- Breastfeeding if You Have Had Breast Surgery
- Candida Protocol
- Guidelines for Using a Nipple Shield
- Overabundant Milk Supply/Overactive Letdown
- Sore Nipples
- Thrush
- When Baby Bites While at Breast
- When Baby Won't Latch
Other Breastfeeding Resources
- Birth Control and Breastfeeding (pamphlet)
- Breastfeeding After a CT Scan with Contrast Dye
- Breastfeeding Multiples
- Expressing and Storing Breastmilk
- Guidelines for Pumping
- Helping Your Breastfed Baby Accept a Bottle
- Herbal Use While Breastfeeding
- Mixing Alcohol and Breastfeeding
- Storage and Use of Breastmilk
Substance Use and Breastfeeding
Last modified on: June 11, 2024