Only 23% of babies in Wood Buffalo
Only 23% of babies in Wood Buffalo are exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Learn more about breastfeeding rates in Wood Buffalo.
Only 23% of babies in Wood Buffalo are exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Learn more about breastfeeding rates in Wood Buffalo.
The World Health Organization and Health Canada recommends exclusive breastfeeding (nothing but breastmilk) until 6 months of age.
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Approximately 81% of babies in Wood Buffalo are breastfeeding at discharge from hospital. Learn more about breastfeeding rates in Wood Buffalo.
Skin-to-skin is also known as Kangaroo Care. Frequent skin-to-skin is especially important for babies who are born early (premature). Click here to learn more.
Lactation consultants are trained specially to assist mother and babies breastfeed. Find out more about Lactation Consultants. To find a lactation consultant in Fort McMurray, click here.
It’s estimated that 911 deaths could be saved each year in the US if 90% of babies were breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months. Find out more here.
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