Maternity Care Midwives Infant Feeding

Call the Maternity Centre at (807) 684-6228 to book an appointment with a lactation consultant (Denise Ham or Liana Pretto), or to register for prenatal breastfeeding classes.

Bosom Buddies is a support group for women who are breastfeeding. Breastfeeding parents meet at Northwood Mall with the lactation consultant and share stories and challenges, and weigh your baby. Drop-in Mondays between 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

Bestfeeding with Maria – Lactation, Breastfeeding, and Nutrition Counsellor

Maria Romeu graduated at the International Breastfeeding Centre (Jack Newman’s Clinic) from the Lactation Medicine Program. She has a Bachelors’ Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Masters’ Degree in Nutrition and Metabolism. She is a Lactation Resident with Dr. Jack Newman, working with his amazing team of paediatricians and IBCLCs.

She offers online appointments in prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support. She also offers online classes on prenatal breastfeeding, and introduction to solid foods for babies. The solids food class is offered through the Jack Newman’s clinic. Private appointments to counsel families on how to start real foods, and make the transition easier for the whole family (e.g., same meal preps).

Find her on Facebook or contact her by e-mail hola@bestfeedingwithmaria.com

Thrush (Candida)

Thrush – Canadian Paediatric Society

Thrush and the Breastfeeding Family – La Leche League

Thrush – La Leche League International

Gentian Violet – Health Canada

Candida Protocol – International Breastfeeding Centre

Fluconazole – International Breastfeeding Centre

Thrush of the Nipple – Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation

Breastfeeding Multiples

Tips for Breastfeeding Twins – La Leche League

11 Tips for Breastfeeding Multiples – Multiple Births Canada

Premature Multiples – Multiple Births Canada

Guidelines for Collecting and Transporting Breastmilk to the NICU – Multiples Canada

Pumping for Multiples – Multiple Births Canada

Tongue Ties (Ankyloglossia)

Checking for a Tongue Tie – Mommypotamus

Dr. Ghaheri (Paediatric Dentist) – Tongue ties, breastfeeding, and tongue-tie laser surgery

Tongue-Tie, Lip-Tie, and Releases – International Breastfeeding Centre

Tongue and Lip Ties – La Leche League International

Ankyloglossia and Breastfeeding – Canadian Paediatric Society Position Statement

Tongue-Tie – HealthLink BC

Speech Production in Young Children with Tongue-Tie – Scientific Publication by Salt et al.

Frenotomy – Standard Children

Pacifiers (Soothers)

Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking – Canadian Dental Association

Pacifiers (Soothers): A User’s Guide – Canadian Paediatric Society

Pacifier Use – Canadian Paediatric Society

Formula Feeding

Infant Formula: What you Need to Know – Best Start Ontario

How Much Infant Formula to Prepare for Baby – Alberta Health

Cronobacter Bacteria and Formula

How Often and How Much Should Your Baby Eat? – HealthyChildren.org

Tips for making and feeding your infant formula – TBDHU

Introducing Food Allergens

“Eat Early. Eat Often.” – Food Allergy Canada

Reducing Risk of Food Allergy in Your Baby – HealthLink BC

Food Allergies and Intolerances – Canadian Paediatric Society

Allergies – The Hospital for Sick Children

AllergyCheck.ca

First Nations Traditional Foods Fact Sheet

Introduction to Solids

Call the Maternity Centre at (807) 684-6228 to register for the introduction to solids classes hosted by the dietician. Babies welcome! Target age: 4-6 months