Breastfeeding
We recognize that the term breastfeeding may not capture your experience of feeding your newborn. Whether you prefer to identify your feeding experience as breastfeeding, chestfeeding, nursing, human milk feeding or other, we’re here to offer support.
Breastmilk is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months of life.
Breastfeeding is a new skill that both parents and baby are learning, and it may take time for you to feel confident.
- The Benefits of Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Help
- Expressing and Storing Your Breastmilk
- Your Rights as a Breastfeeding Person
- The Baby Friendly Initiative
- Peterborough Breastfeeding Coalition
- Vitamin D and Babies
Did you know? Our Online Prenatal Program has a Breastfeeding eClass with videos and lots of helpful tips!
Resources
Breastfeeding Matters Booklet, free download
Signs that Feeding is Going Well
What doctors say about breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Information Sheets
Breastfeeding in Public – Info for Businesses and Organizations