East Hants Breastfeeding Support Group

Good info for any pool goers and local pool facilities when it comes to supporting nursing families...

🌊 Here are some key points about breast milk and pool safety:

• A small amount of breast milk may enter the water but won't significantly deactivate chlorine.
• The CDC doesn't consider breast milk a bodily fluid of concern.
• Babies over two months old are less likely to have a bowel movement in the water.
• Spitting up is more common in formula-fed babies.
• Any “spit up” is considered a “clean” substance and, unlike stool, isn't colonized with E. coli.
Read more about Breastfeeding in Aquatic Environments:https://www.lifesavingsociety.com/media/428543/ontario%20standards%20-%20breastfeeding%2020240418.pdf

Please note- Breastfeeding Support is cancelled for Friday, August 9th.

We can offer support by calling 902 883 4349.

Sorry for any inconvenience!

Happening tomorrow!

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering is on Friday, July 12th. Feel free to drop by the East Hants Family Resource Centre between 10:00-11:00 with any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have!

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering is on Friday, July 12th. Feel free to drop by the East Hants Family Resource Centre between 10:00-11:00 with any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have!

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering is this Friday, June 14th at the East Hants Family Resource Centre. Drop in between 10:00-11:00!

We are offering a Breastfeeding Support gathering on Friday, May 10th from 10:00-11:00 at the East Hants Family Resource Centre.
Feel free to drop in with any questions or curiosities you may have. This is open to those who are pregnant and plan to breastfeed, are currently breastfeeding, or are supporting someone who is breastfeeding.
We look forward to seeing you!

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering will be on Friday, April 12 between 10 and 11. Drop in with any questions or concerns you may have, or just to hang out and have a snack!

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering will be next Friday, February 16th between 10:00-11:00 am.
We meet at the East Hants Family Resource Centre at 224, Hwy 214 in Elmsdale.

Drop in with any questions or concerns you may have, or just come to hang out and have a snack! ;)

Our next Breastfeeding Support gathering will be this Friday, January 12th.
We will meet at the East Hants Family Resource Centre between 10:00-11:00 am.
Feel free to drop in if you are currently breastfeeding, expecting and planning to breastfeed, or are supporting someone who is breastfeeding.

We look forward to seeing you!

We have Breastfeeding Support on this Friday, Dec 8th at the East Hants Family Resource Centre from 10:00-11:00. Look forward to seeing you!

Our next session of Preparing to Breastfeed will take place on January 17, 24 and 31, 2024.

Registration is now open for those who are expecting and either wish to learn more about breastfeeding, or those who have already decided to breastfeed.

To register, or for more information, please contact Diana at [email protected] or 902 883 4349.

Happening tomorrow!

Breastfeeding Support is on this week, Friday November 24th from 10:00-11:00
Feel free to join if you are: pregnant and want to know more, currently breastfeeding, or are a support person for someone that is breastfeeding.
We would love to see you!