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General Lactation
Getting Breastfeeding off to the Right Start - First 2 weeks.
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
La Leche League Canada
Source: La Leche League Canada
Check out a virtual or in person peer to peer support meeting
See also LLL International Resources
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery (BFAR)
Source: Village Lactation
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
More Milk Sooner
Source: Naida Hawkins & More Milk Sooner Team
Contains info sheets & videos on antenatal colostrum expression
Global Health Media Videos
Source: Global Health Media
Educational, clear, practical videos to help with breastfeeding, available in many languages
Direct Breastfeeding
Resources to support feeding your baby on your body (breastfeeding / chestfeeding / bodyfeeding)
Getting Breastfeeding off to the Right Start - First 2 weeks.
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Positioning & Latching Foundations
Source: Village Lactation
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
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Semi-Reclined, aka laid back aka physiologic positioning
Source: Village Lactation
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery (BFAR)
Source: Village Lactation
Infant Feeding
See "Direct Breastfeeding" above for more on breastfeeding/ chestfeeding/ body feeding resources
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
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Responsive Bottle Feeding
Source: Village Lactation
Elevated Sidelying Bottle Feeding
Source: Village Lactation
Introducing Solid Foods
Source: Village Lactation
Starting Solid Foods 6-12 Months
Source: HealthyParentsHealthChildren Website
Supplemental Nursing System (SNS)
Source: Village Lactation
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Infant & Child Health
HEAL (Health Education and Learning)
Source: Alberta Health Services
Healthy Children Healthy Parents
Source: HealthyParentsHealthChildren Website
Solid Starts - Free content Instagram
Source: Solid Starts Website (contains paid content)
Torticollis
Source: CHEO Children's Hospital
*Note - site contains left & right sided sheets
Cows Milk Protein Allergy
Source: McMaster Children's Hospital
Note * Please ensure proper support from a trained medical provider when considering a parental dietary elimination challenge.
Parent Health
Mastitis Spectrum
Source: Village Lactation
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Engorgement Management
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta
Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery (BFAR)
Source: Village Lactation
Source: Village Lactation
Hyperlactation
Source: Village Lactation & Department of Family Medicine - University of Alberta.
Perinatal Mental Health Handouts
Source: Reproductive & Perinatal Trauma Center
Maternal Mental Health: PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)
Source: Dr. Katrina Mitchell from Physician Guide to Breastfeeding
*Take a look at books/links near the bottle of the page
St. Albert Family Resource Centre
Source: St. Albert Family Resource Centre
Prenatal Resources
More Milk Sooner
Source: Naida Hawkins & More Milk Sooner Team
Contains info sheets & videos on antenatal colostrum expression
Evidence Based Birth
Source: Evidence Based Birth
Perinatal Mental Health Handouts
Source: Reproductive & Perinatal Trauma Center
Postpartum Planning workbook
Source: Dr. Katrina Mitchell from Physician Guide to Breastfeeding
Prenatal Education Booklet
Source: Dr. Katrina Mitchell from Physician Guide to Breastfeeding
The Following 5 Resources were created with support from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta
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Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding my Newborn, the First 2 weeks - Guidance to get breastfeeding off to the right start. We recommend that every lactating parent with a newborn should check out this handout.
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Navigating Low Milk supply - Tips to increase your milk supply while following 3 key themes; 1 - feed the baby, 2 - protect the milk supply, 3 - combine 1 & 2.
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Emergency Kit for Babies - Preparedness & evacuation regarding Feeding needs for Babies 0-6 months old.
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Dealing with Engorgement, Compressed Ducts, & Mastitis - Essential principles for managing breast engorgement (swelling) and related concerns. This resource was created with support from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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Hyperlactation / Oversupply - Determining if all that extra expressed milk may be contributing to feeding challenges and strategies to manage. This resource was created with support from the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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Disclaimer: These handouts are for general use to support families. Specific content on these handouts is not intended as medical advice from any of the physicians or staff at Village Lactation. We are, however, more than happy for you to share these resources if you find them helpful.