Prenatal Professionals
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You have the power of influence. Do you talk about the importance of breastfeeding?
- Many decisions are made by families during the prenatal period and even before they are pregnant.
- As a prenatal health professional you have a great amount of influence on your client’s decision to breastfeed. This can have great impact on a woman, a child and future generations.
- Most families (95%) can breastfeed successfully with the support of their healthcare professional and support system. The role of the healthcare professional is to EMPOWER.
- Encourage families to access community support services before and after baby’s arrival (many people have never seen breastfeeding before).
- All are welcome to visit the support groups available in our community. Learn about the importance mother-to-mother support.
See our Resources section to find out what is available to families and health care professionals in the RMWB.
See Who we are to learn more about the Baby-Friendly Initiative.