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Colostrum Expression Kits Now Available at Public Health!

18 Jun 2019, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog

Are you expecting? Did you know that you can collect your colostrum milk before baby is born? Public Health now has colostrum collection kits available.  No appointment needed, just walk in to the Public Health office at 113 Thickwood Blvd. Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm to speak to a registered nurse to see if a kit is suitable for you.

Early colostrum expression may not be suitable for everyone. It is recommended that you discuss with your healthcare provider before collection.

For more information on antenatal expression click here

Have you spotted our breastfeeding cut outs in Wood Buffalo?

22 Mar 2019, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Featured

We are thrilled to have been able to unveil our cut outs at the Breastfeeding Challenge event last fall.  These cut outs will be at various locations throughout the community. Maybe you saw them at Fort McMurray International Airport or perhaps you noticed one at the Wood Buffalo Regional Library?  We continue to move them around to various places in our community so keep your eyes open for these beautiful images of local mother’s breastfeeding their children spreading the message that Wood Buffalo is a breastfeeding friendly community!

Annual Breastfeeding Challenge

19 Sep 2018, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

Planning for our annual Breastfeeding Challenge is well under way.  This year the event will be held Saturday, September 29th at MacDonald Island Park. [see our Calendar for event details]

Registration opens at 9:45 am.  Speakers start at 10:30 am. At this years event Councillor Sheila Lalonde will say a few words on behalf of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.  There will also be a special unveiling of our new Breastfeeding Campaign!

Participating mother’s we receive a free cup of frozen yogurt compliments of Yogen Fruz. There will also be children’s activities provided by Birchwood Rentals and The HUB Family Resource Centre.

Breastfeeding Campaign

28 Jun 2018, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Did You Know

BFI Wood Buffalo is excited to announce a new project to promote breastfeeding in our community. We are working to create life sized cut outs of photos of local mothers breastfeeding their little ones. These cut outs will be displayed at various locations across Wood Buffalo.

Stay tuned for the unveiling!

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