Halton BFI @HaltonBFI
Check us out on Instagram: haltonbfi and Facebook: https://t.co/tNiKEySyYX babyfriendlyhalton.ca Halton, Ontario Joined September 2012-
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Join us this Thursday to highlight accomplishments, challenges and issues faced, day to day, in supporting families on their breastfeeding/infant feeding journeys. Zoom link and agenda are located here ow.ly/r0JN50Rlixm Looking forward to seeing everyone! @haltonparents
2023 was a busy year for Halton BFI and we accomplished a lot. 2024 has been extremely busy so far, and it doesn't look like it's going to ease up. Check out our 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Goals and Action Plan slide deck👇 babyfriendlyhalton.ca/post/then-and-…
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting two FREE showings of The Milky Way! Learn more and register here➡️babyfriendlyhalton.ca/hbfi-events
Happy Family Day from HBFI. Hope everyone gets to spend some time with their families and loved ones today! ❤
Happy Valentines Day to all of our HBFI volunteers, families, babies, advocates, and supporters! We appreciate all of you. ❤ Hope your day is filled with love and kindness.
💡Parent-to-parent telephone support can really make a difference as you learn to breastfeed! Read more and sign up here for Halton Breastfeeding Connection: 👉ow.ly/P2Pm30pVgnZ Register when you are pregnant or after your baby is born! @HaltonBFI ^jdb
Mastitis is inflammation of the breast & causes redness, pain & swelling 😖. The answer below is FALSE! Most cases resolve by treating the inflammation. Antibiotics are not always needed. CO this @BFMedicine handout on how to treat mastitis: ow.ly/VZmT50QyjFw @HaltonBFI ^ad
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? 🤰 DYK that you can access reliable information, resources and FREE prenatal classes on our website❓ Learn more 👉ow.ly/7ySf50M4VPA @HaltonBFI @OakvilleMoms ^hvl
Edit: Apologies, the previous post had incorrect March dates! Please see corrected image below. Level I and II breastfeeding education courses are available for 2024! These fill fast so register ASAP ➡️ow.ly/8epk50P0qcH
We are a non-profit community coalition run by volunteers who live, work, or volunteer in Halton Region. What volunteer members have in common is that we want to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding! Learn more about us here➡️ ow.ly/pWf550Qu5Eq @haltonparents
DYK babies need to eat often during the night because: 🤱Their tummies are tiny 🤱The more often you feed, the more milk you make 🤱Frequent waking at night helps protect baby from SIDS 👀 Check out these FAQs about breastfeeding here 👉 ow.ly/h4at50PFVoN @HaltonBFI ^jdb
With the holidays quickly approaching, check out @haltonparents post on alcohol and breastfeeding to make an informed decision ♥️
With the holidays quickly approaching, check out @haltonparents post on alcohol and breastfeeding to make an informed decision ♥️
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Two days away! Check out the agenda here 👀ow.ly/hLF850QcCqX
Two days away! Check out the agenda here 👀ow.ly/hLF850QcCqX
For those that missed our October 27 GM, check out the recording and highlights below 👇 babyfriendlyhalton.ca/post/october-2…
Join us for our final GM for the year! Link here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/j/81066825270#…
Great info from #HaltonParents!
Save the date, share, and attend on October 27! Looking forward to seeing you. Zoom link here: us02web.zoom.us/j/87113832889
One week until this amazing Level I Breastfeeding course taught by the one and only Kathy O'Grady (Venter)! Spots are still available; you don't want to miss this. Register here 👉ow.ly/tHCa50PW7MQ
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Mastitis is inflammation of the breast & causes redness, pain & swelling 😖. The answer below is FALSE! Most cases resolve by treating the inflammation. Antibiotics are not always needed. CO this @BFMedicine handout on how to treat mastitis: ow.ly/VZmT50QyjFw @HaltonBFI ^ad
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? 🤰 DYK that you can access reliable information, resources and FREE prenatal classes on our website❓ Learn more 👉ow.ly/7ySf50M4VPA @HaltonBFI @OakvilleMoms ^hvl
Questions on your infant's feeding, supporting your teen or anything in between❓ Our nurses are here to help. #ParentingSupport #WeGotYourBack ^jdb
DYK that you can call 811 to speak with a dietitian for FREE⁉️ Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. More details here: ow.ly/4uGc50Qv0qN ^hvl
We are a non-profit community coalition run by volunteers who live, work, or volunteer in Halton Region. What volunteer members have in common is that we want to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding! Learn more about us here➡️ ow.ly/pWf550Qu5Eq @haltonparents
Calling current and past midwifery clients! Share your experiences to help shape a vision for the future of midwifery. Register for a virtual or in-person Client Cafe on February 16 or 28. Please share this opportunity widely! Learn more and register: ontariomidwives.ca/client-cafe
DYK babies need to eat often during the night because: 🤱Their tummies are tiny 🤱The more often you feed, the more milk you make 🤱Frequent waking at night helps protect baby from SIDS 👀 Check out these FAQs about breastfeeding here 👉 ow.ly/h4at50PFVoN @HaltonBFI ^jdb
We've got you! 1️⃣Call 811 to speak with a Lactation Consultant or Registered Nurse. Available 24/7. 2️⃣Book an appt at a hospital breastfeeding clinic 👉ow.ly/LYJH50QfBm3 3️⃣Reach out to an OHIP-covered or private lactation consulant 👉ow.ly/CqWB50QfBm2 @HaltonBFI ^jl
For those that missed our October 27 GM, check out the recording and highlights below 👇 babyfriendlyhalton.ca/post/october-2…
#DYK that pumps are NOT a requirement for breast/chestfeeding? 🤱 Click through our post today to learn how to choose a breast pump, the different types and essential tips! @HaltonBFI ^jl
Did you... or are you breastfeeding? If so, what helped you achieve an effective latch? 🤔 Share your #1 tip 🤱#NationalBreastfeedingWeek ^tm @HaltonBFI @HaltonHlthcare @Jo_Brant
Happy #NationalBreastfeedingWeek! Learn more about the many benefits of breastfeeding here 👉ow.ly/NYqn50PRiRU #NBW2023 #WorkingTogether @HaltonBFI ^jl
Happy #WBW2023! Meet Erica, one of our Halton Breastfeeding Connection Volunteers! If you would like #BreastfeedingSupport, consider our parent-to-parent phone option. Learn more here:👉 ow.ly/OMPb50Pn28c #WarmChain #EnablingBreastfeeding @HaltonBFI ^hvl
Level I and II breastfeeding education courses are still available for 2023. Courses are designed for health workers interested in enriching their practice and supporting families to meet their goals. Register now before these spots fill up 👉ow.ly/8epk50P0qcH
Interested in learning more about Breastfeeding🤱benefits? Join us at this #HBFI presentation! ^sk
❗️Reminder❗️Our HBFI General Meeting is TOMORROW from 12-1 p.m. Our hot topic will be presented by Kathy O'Grady and will be on the science of exclusive breastfeeding. You don't want to miss this! Zoom link and agenda here 👉ow.ly/obPB50OIXFl
NEXT WEEK! Register now for our Level 1 breastfeeding course on June 15 & 16. Register here 👉ow.ly/gUJv50OFxhU #breastfeeding
A poor latch most commonly causes sore nipples. Baby’s chin needs to be pressed into the breast by starting with: 1. Nose to the nipple. 2. Tummy facing you. 3. Tickle baby’s upper lip with the nipple until they open their mouth wide. CO video: youtu.be/WVEABNhXr1A ^US
If you are a healthcare professional or just interested in breastfeeding you do not want to miss this talk with a truly amazing speaker! Check it out 👇 ^ad
At our next General Meeting, Kathy O’Grady (Venter) RN, IBCLC will present “Treasure the Drops: The Science Behind Exclusive Breastfeeding”. Visit our website for more information, agenda, and zoom link. We are looking forward to seeing you all! #breastfeeding
Support can make all the difference in your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.🤱💜 Click for a list of all the available supports in #HaltonON 👉ow.ly/xfI450OwLuc @HaltonBFI ^jdb