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. For more information on infant formula, see nutrition in the first year.
Have questions? Email us at Breastfeeding@northernhealth.ca
*Note: On these webpages we use the term "breastfeeding". We recognize that families may also use terms such as "nursing", "chestfeeding", and "human milk feeding".