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 35% 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
Our network meets quarterly to discuss important issues in breastfeeding research. Meeting topics are determined by the Advisory Committee with input from our members.
Our next online networking event will be held on December 6, 2024. The topic of discussion will be the Baby Friendly Initiative .
Past Events
Health Equity and Marginalized Populations.
Members of the Canadian Breastfeeding Research Network met on June 7, 2024 for a productive and informative discussion on Health Equity and Marginalized Populations.
Output from the June 7th session is now available to our members under Past Event Output.
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