Today, most mothers are choosing to breastfeed their babies.  As more Canadians understand just how much of a difference breastfeeding makes to the health of both the mother and her baby, more families are supporting mothers to breastfeed longer, up to 2 years and beyond.

Here are 10 Great Reasons to breastfeed your baby:

1. Provides Nutrients and Protection (boosts babies immunity)

2. Brain Power

3. Convenient and Portable (anytime, anywhere)

4. Size doesn’t matter

5. Benefits Mothers too (reduces risk for breast cancer, ovarian cancer and weak bones)

6. Continues the special relationship (supports bonding between mother and babe)

7. Benefits don’t stop (only food necessary for babies in the first 6 months)

8. Easy on the budget

9. Works for working mothers

10. Good for the environment

For more advice and support on breastfeeding, please visit your Community Health Nurse.

Snuneymuxw First Nation                                                                   
Community Health Nurse                                                                    
Tel:  250-740-2337   

Princess Royal
Public Health nurse
Tel:  250-755-3388