Did you know AHS has twitter accounts for each of the zones? Breastfeeding related tweets are done on a routine basis on @AHS_NorthZone
On September 24, 2015, at the Ron Wolff Auditorium (Northern Lights Regional Health Centre), the Alberta Breastfeeding Committee is hosting “The Art of Breastfeeding Communication”
For more information click here
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.
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.
Mark your calendars for the next 20 Hour Breastfeeding Course on June 9, 10 & 11, 2014.
The course is open to Health Professionals in the community of Wood Buffalo and is free of cost.
See the 20 Hour Course Flyer for more info.
Register by emailing Stephanie at Stephanie.Harries2@albertahealthservices.ca
WHO 20 Hour Course : Breastfeeding Management and Promotion for Professionals
Facilitated by: Dianne Nikiforuk RN, BScN, IBCLC
For Registration and full details, please read BFI Invitation Jan2014.
Mayor Melissa Blake has proclaimed October 1 – 7, 2013 as Breastfeeding Week 2013 in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo!
A BIG thank you for breastfeeding and/or the breastfeeding support that you provide in our community!
Please join Baby-Friendly Initiative Wood Buffalo this Saturday, October 5th @ the Breastfeeding Challenge – a friendly competition across the Canada and the World to have the most babies latched on at 11am!
Door prizes have been donated by Wood Buffalo Maternity & Baby.
Please see posters below
FMM WBW poster 2013 ProclamationLet’s bring awareness to breastfeeding and celebrate the support available in the RMWB!
