Local Breastfeeding Support in Revelstoke: Contact Revelstoke Public
Health for breastfeeding support with our local health nurses. 250-814-2244
Learning the Basics: https://www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/
breastfeeding-learning-basics
Interior Health Breastfeeding Information: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/
YourHealth/HavingABaby/BringingBabyHome/Pages/Breastfeeding.aspx
Breastfeeding Inc.: At Breastfeeding Inc. the aim is to empower parents by
ensuring they receive the most up-to-date information to assist them with their breastfeeding
baby. Breastfeeding resources include free information sheets, video clips and articles – https://
www.breastfeedinginc.ca/infocat/english/
The La Leche League Canada encourages, promotes, and provides mother-to-mother
breastfeeding support and information.
Canada: http://www.lllc.ca
Shuswap La Leche League: email: [email protected] or call: 604-815-1585
Breastfeeding after Breast and Nipple Surgeries: This site provides information and support
to mothers who wish to breastfeed after surgeries- http://bfar.org/index.shtml
Multiple Births Canada - includes information and supports for parents of multiples (including
breastfeeding). http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/
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HealthlinkBC– Includes answers to questions such as why and when should you breastfeed?
How do you know if your baby is getting enough
milk? Does your baby need anything other than
breast milk? When should you get help? Go to:
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile70.stm
What is Breastfeeding? http://
www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/
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Breastfeeding – planning ahead: http://
www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/
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What should I eat while I am
breastfeeding? http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/content.asp?
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What is breast engorgement? http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/content.asp?
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What is mastitis? http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics/content.asp?
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