Infant Feeding Resources for Health Care Providers
Infant feeding education ideally begins before conception and continues during pregnancy when an expectant family is gathering information, has time for questions, and is open to new learning.
As a health care provider, you can identify gaps in a family's knowledge about infant feeding, and ensure the family has the information they need to inform their unique infant-feeding plan.
Resources for healthcare providers
Infant Feeding Education and Best Practice Resources |
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Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding |
Drugs and Lactation Database | LactMed® - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) InfantRisk Center (will accept calls from Canadian residents) Mother to Baby: Information about Medications in Pregnancy and Lactation | The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (*Please note the 1-800 number is not available to provide consults to Canadian residents.) |
Huron & Perth Breastfeeding Champions |
Do you consider yourself a breastfeeding champion within your organization? Do you want to keep in the loop with support and conversations about breastfeeding within the community? Please reach out to askhpph@hpph.ca. |
Breastfeeding resources for families
- Breastfeeding Matters: An Important Guide for Breastfeeding Families [PDF] | Best Start Ontario
- Breastfeeding Videos - Global Health Media Project
- When Your Breastfed Baby Needs Extra Milk [PDF] | York Region
- Breastfeeding Answers: Breastfeeding and Sleep for Mom and Baby [PDF] | North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
Feeding baby infant formula
Formula Shortage: In Canada the supply of hypoallergenic formula is now stable. Please see LIMITED SUPPLY OF INFANT FORMULA IN CANADA Update, August 2023 [Health Canada]
Infant Formula Resources for Families |
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Support for families in your care
Huron and Perth area infant feeding support
The “Warm Chain of Support” approach means that local service providers and community members can support breastfeeding in different ways. Professional support, trained peer support, and encouraging family and community can all support a family in their breastfeeding journey.
HPPH is encouraging Huron-Perth breastfeeding families to turn to their Warm Chain of Support. Visit hpph.ca/warmchain to learn more about breastfeeding and infant feeding supports available in Huron and Perth County.