Human milk is the first traditional food for babies. Northern Health protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding as the normal way to feed babies. We are putting steps into place with our baby-friendly pledge to ensure that all families feel safe and confident feeding their babies.
Explore the webpages below to learn about a variety of topics related to breastfeeding and human milk. Questions? Email us at Breastfeeding@northernhealth.ca.
See more information on infant formula, and breastfeeding while using alcohol, cannabis, commercial tobacco and vapour, and unregulated substances.
On these webpages we use the term "breastfeeding". We recognize that families may also use terms such as "nursing", "chestfeeding", and "body feeding". See more information at Trans care BC.