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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.

Fort McMurray Milk Drop now open!

15 Nov 2016, Posted by BFI-admin in Did You Know, Events, Featured

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FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank are excited to announce the opening of a local milk drop.

Located in the Fort McMurray Public Health Unit (113 Thickwood Blvd.), the milk drop will serve as a site for approved breastfeeding mothers to drop off their milk, which is then sent to Calgary to be pasteurized and distributed to sick babies in hospitals and communities across Canada.

This milk drop is also made possible with support from the Northern Lights Health Foundation towards AHS’ Baby-Friendly Initiative, which encourages families to make informed decisions for their babies. Foundation funds were used to purchase a freezer that will keep the milk donations safely stored before transport.

The 2014 Breastfeeding Challenge is on October 4!

15 Sep 2014, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

Mark your calendars for the second annual participation in the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge!

29 is the count of moms and babies latched on at last years Challenge. Let’s see if we can’t beat it this year!!!

When:
Saturday October 4, 2014
Registration – 10 a.m.
Latch On! – 11:00 a.m.

Where:
Public Health
113 Thickwood Blvd
Fort McMurray, AB

Come for door prizes and more!

More Information…

or visit babyfriendly.ca

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

30 Jul 2014, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

All around the world, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year on August 1 – 7.

This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life!”

For more information visit the official World Breastfeeding Week website.

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In North America, we celebrate on October 1 – 7.  Why? Because October 1 – 7 is the 40th week of the year! Following 40 weeks gestation, breastfeeding begins!

Stay tuned for details on the Fort McMurray’s Breastfeeding Challenge on October 4th, 2014!

Visit babyfriendly.ca for more information on the Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge.

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