The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Health Canada recommends that babies be fed ONLY breastmilk for the first six (6) months due to the many health benefits for babies, including:
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Contributes to optimal growth & development​,
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Builds strong immune systems, and
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Reduces risk of illness
Breastfeeding also has a number of benefits for mothers such as reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer, heart disease and Type II diabetes.
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Less than 40% of babies in Canada are exclusively breastfed for the recommended six (6) months
REGIONAL VARIANCES
Rates of exclusive breastfeeding vary significantly across Canada
CBRN
Consulting
Collaborating to protect, promote & support breastfeeding in Canada
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Upcoming Events
We are excited to announce the guest speakers for our next member meeting on November 20, 2026!
The team from Nutrition International will present their findings from the Global Investment Case for Improved Breastfeeding, provide an overview of their Global Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool, and discuss how these tools have been used in global advocacy and decision-making.
Members will also learn how to use the Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool and apply it to their work in Canada and beyond.
📅 November 20, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM EST
💻 Online meeting
Past Events
Members of the Canadian Breastfeeding Research Network met at our Spring Meeting on May 29, 2026 for an engaging and informative discussion on Maternal Experiences in Breastfeeding.
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Miss the meeting? CBRN Members can access speaker presentations from past meetings by clicking HERE.
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