Support breastfeeding by: Giving positive acknowledgement when you see someone breastfeeding. Learning about breastfeeding and using the information to dispel myths and misconceptions. Finding out about breastfeeding resources in your community and sharing the information with expectant parents. Helping a breastfeeding family – provide dinner one night, offer to run errands, watch baby for an hour while mother rests etc. … Read More
What can I do to promote breastfeeding?
Promote breastfeeding by: Checking to see if your workplace has a policy that supports breastfeeding when an employee returns to work following maternity leave. Donating a current book about breastfeeding to the local library. There are even some excellent children’s books that tell a story about a baby being breastfed. Encouraging public places such as libraries, arenas, restaurants and shopping … Read More
What can I do to protect breastfeeding?
Protect breastfeeding by: Taking a stand against misleading and aggressive marketing of infant formula, bottles and artificial nipples. Don’t distribute formula samples or coupons. Clear your workplace of brochures, measuring tapes, weigh scale paper and other products that have commercial endorsements. Encouraging the government to monitor adherence to the Code and when violations are detected, to impose sanctions as permitted … Read More
How long should a baby breastfeed or receive breastmilk?
Global, national and provincial experts recommend: The early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. Continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond, with introduction of nutritionally adequate and safe complementary (solid) foods at 6 months. To learn more, please visit: http://www.bfiontario.ca/lets-celebrate-national-breastfeeding-week-october-1st-7th https://waba.org.my/ https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
But, not all mothers can or want to breastfeed…
The Baby-Friendly Initiative knows that there are medical and personal reasons for the use of infant formula. Families that make an informed decision to formula feed are encourage to get individual guidance and support. There are risks to formula feeding, however, there are ways to reduce these risks. To learn more, please visit: http://www.bfiontario.ca/lets-celebrate-national-breastfeeding-week-october-1st-7th https://waba.org.my/ https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
What does infant feeding have to do with the environment?
Breastmilk is a natural, renewable food that’s environmentally safe because it’s produced and delivered to the baby without pollution, packaging or waste. Infant formula requires farming, storage, pasteurization, processing, packaging, shipping and recycling. Also, the dairy industry is a large contributor to methane emissions. Feeding infant formula leaves a major environmental footprint that contributes to the depletion of natural resources, … Read More
Reopening of pools, organized activities for children and day camps
Media Release October 2, 2020 Reopening of pools, organized activities for children and day camps CK Public Health is grateful to Chatham-Kent for assisting in slowing the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health for Chatham-Kent is rescinding the orders for municipal pools, organized activities that involve proximity of children … Read More
Let’s Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week!
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network that protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding worldwide. Each year WABA selects a theme for World Breastfeeding Week and the 2020 theme is Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet! To learn more, please visit: http://www.bfiontario.ca/lets-celebrate-national-breastfeeding-week-october-1st-7th https://waba.org.my/ https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/
Virtual Breastfeeding Challenge on Zoom!
The Chatham-Kent Breastfeeding Coalition invites you to the 1st ever Virtual Breastfeeding Challenge on Zoom! Monday October 5 at 10:30 a.m., Latch-On will be at 10:45 a.m. Come celebrate National Breastfeeding Week with us! This year’s theme is “Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet”. Breastfeeding contributes positively towards planetary health – it’s sustainable, ecological and good for human health. This … Read More
What happens if a person attending school tests positive for COVID-19?
Is someone in your home going to school? Chances are you’ve had lots of questions about what this school year will look like. One of those questions might be, “What happens if a student tests positive for COVID-19?” At CK Public Health, we have a team dedicated to keeping schools and students safe and healthy. The first priority for the … Read More
Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Ridgetown Campus
Media Release September 22, 2020 Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Ridgetown Campus Chatham-Kent Public Health has learned that a student attending the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual resides outside of Chatham-Kent. Ridgetown Campus is working with CK Public Health by providing contact information and support for students and staff who … Read More
Good news for families with children/youth enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario!
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many children and youth who were enrolled in the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program were unable to access the dental care they needed. The Ministry is working to support those with HSO cards that expired on July 31st. The Ministry will be automatically renewing all children/youth who were enrolled in the income and social … Read More