Baby Friendly Wood Buffalo

Public Health Pregnancy Fair Happening NOV 2nd!

06 Oct 2024, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Did You Know, Events, Featured

This bi-annual event is happening again November 2nd at Fort McMurray Public Health from 10am to 4pm.

This event is open to any expecting families in the community and offers opportunity to you to connect and ask questions of various health care professionals and to learn about available community resources.

Also learn about: immunizations, prenatal classes, safety, pelvic health, dental health, car seats, mental health, feeding baby, and info about our hospital and what to expect during labour/delivery.

Door prizes also available to be won!!

Moms Matter Fall 2024 Schedule

06 Oct 2024, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

Good Beginnings Schedule Fall 2024

06 Oct 2024, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Events

Online Prenatal Education classes

22 Mar 2022, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Did You Know

Fort McMurray Community Health Services offers two prenatal education classes.
Our Prenatal Information Class is offered monthly on one Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Zoom. This
class is free and taught by a public health nurse. Participants will learn more about pregnancy, birthing,
parenting, and breastfeeding. Participants will also view a virtual hospital tour.

This class provides participants with:
 A chance to meet other people in the community expecting a baby.
 Knowledge of what to expect during your labour and delivery.
 Breathing and relaxation techniques.
 Immunization and infant safety information.
 Providing your support person with the skills to help with labour and delivery.

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!

Breastmilk Donations Helping Babies in Need

19 Sep 2018, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog

Check out this Fort McMurray mother’s story of her breastmilk donation to the NorthernStar Mother’s Milk Bank:

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/Page14621.aspx

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!

Fort McMurray Milk Drop’s FIRST breastmilk donor

13 Dec 2016, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog

The milk drop received a donation of breastmilk for the first time today for the NorthernStar mother’s milk bank! Thank you Cheyanne for your generosity.

first-donor-picture

BFI is back!

27 Jun 2016, Posted by BFI-admin in Blog, Featured

Following the Fort McMurray wildfires, the BFI work resumes its work today.

Welcome back everyone.

BFI Blog