Baby-Friendly Council of Newfoundland and Labrador (update 2012)  http://www.babyfriendlynl.ca/   

The Baby-Friendly Council of NL (previously known as the Breastfeeding Coalition of NL) established in 1992 is an interdisciplinary committee with representatives from all regions in the province strongly committed to increasing the initiation and duration of breastfeeding. The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Perinatal Program (NLPPP) (www.nlppp.ca) evolved as the lead agency supporting the ongoing work of the Council, of which the Provincial Breastfeeding Consultant is chair, and is supported by the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS). The Baby-Friendly Council, in affiliation with the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada (www.breastfeedingcanada.ca), is the designated provincial body to monitor the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) in Newfoundland and Labrador. The BFI is a global campaign of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)). This campaign recognizes that implementing best practices in health and community services is crucial to the success of programs that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. Various contracts are awarded to the Baby-Friendly Council from the DHCS that are administered through and managed by the NLPPP.

Terms of Reference - click here

Updated Provincial Breastfeeding Initiation Rates (1999-2011)

Presentations from 2010's Breastfeeding Symposium - New Directions in Breastfeeding Research

Wednesday Presentations:

Breastfeeding in Newfoundland and Labrador: Where we are now and hope for the future (Ms. Janet Murphy-Goodridge, Mr. Phil Murphy)  - click here for Janet's - click here for Phil's

There's not really a lot you can do': A qualitative inquiry into young men's beliefs about fathers' roles in a breastfeeding family (Dr. Patricia Kelly Spurles) - click here

Exclusive breast-feeding rates upon discharge from hospital in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (2007-2008): a chart review (Dr. Monika Kidd) - click here

“You’re not going at that!” a qualitative study to explore new mothers’ attitudes, beliefs, and values around their decision not to breastfeed (Ms. Kim Bonia) - click here

Results of a survey to asess the experiences of women who lactation (Dr. Lenore Goldfarb) - click here

“Does increased Health Professional Education improve hospital compliance with the Ten Steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?” (Dr. Anne Drover) - click here

KEYNOTE ADDRESS #1 - What is the research telling us about the link between breastfeeding and reduced risk of diabetes and obesity? (Dr. Patricia Martens) - click here

“Stimulation of Bone Formation and Mineralization Post-Weaning Without Parathyroid Hormone.” (Dr. Chris Kovacs) - click here

KEYNOTE ADDRESS #2 - Why is skin-to-skin so important? (Dr. Louise Dumas) - click here

“Assessment of Attitudes and Knowledge towards Breastfeeding in University Students in St. John’s, Newfoundland” (Ms. Sandra Cooke-Hubley) - click here

“Breastfeeding in Toronto: Promoting Supportive Environments” (Ms. Olga JovKovic) - click here

Thursday Presentations:

Seeing the big Picture and Coming Full Circle: the science and art of breastfeeding research (Dr. Patricia Martens) - click here

Baby-friendly Initiatives in Canada and Integrated Ten Steps for Hospitals and Community Centres (Dr. Louise Dumas) - click here

The History of Breastfeeding (Dr. A Rick Cooper) - click here

New breastfeeding website for parents          

Labrador-Grenfell Health Regional Breastfeeding Policy - click here

NLPPP Neonatal Breastfeeding Initiation Statistics (1986-2009) - click here