Breastfeeding Policy
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with many health benefits for both the baby and the mother.
We have adopted a policy to encourage, protect and support breastfeeding.
You will therefore receive breastfeeding support from our various caregivers.
Did you know?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond.
Pacifiers (soothers) are not recommended until your milk supply is well established and your baby has learned to latch and suck correctly.
Be Ready to Breastfeed!
To prepare for possible breastfeeding challenges, watch this bilingual educational video created by our CIUSSS!
It includes testimonials from mothers and expert opinions on apprehensions and challenges encountered when breastfeeding!
Baby-Friendly Designation
The Maison de naissance du Lac-Saint-Louis Birth Centre, the 4 CLSCs (Lac-Saint-Louis, Pierrefonds, Dorval-Lachine and LaSalle) and the St. Mary’s Hospital Centre all have their Baby-Friendly designation. The Lakeshore General Hospital and Hôpital de LaSalle are working towards theirs.
What is the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI)?
- The Baby-Friendly Initiative is a program that reflects the continuum of care and services across our healthcare system. Publicly-funded healthcare facilities such as hospitals, birthing centres and community health centres that offer pre and postnatal services are eligible for BFI assessment and designation in Canada.
- To be BFI designated, facilities must adhere to and fulfill the requirements of the 10 Steps for Successful Breastfeedingas outlined by WHO/UNICEF and adapted by the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada. This process is evaluated by a team of BFI assessors.
Source: Breastfeeding Committee for Canada - Baby-Friendly Initiative
Reference: WHO/UNICEF (2018). Implementation Guidance. Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding in facilities providing maternity and newborn services: The revised Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Geneva: WHO.
Breastfeeding drop-ins
At the drop-ins:
- A nurse will be available to answer your questions
- A scale is available to weigh your baby
- You will have the opportunity to chat with other parents
Click here to see the schedule!
CLSC de Pierrefonds
| Schedule without an appointment | |
|---|---|
| The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month | 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Workshop (10 a.m.) | |
|---|---|
| December 28 | No subject |
| January 11 | Open discussion |
| January 25 | Développement du langage (in French) |
| February 8 | Introduction of complementary food (in English) |
| February 22 | Open discussion |
| March 14 | Introduction des aliments complémentaires(in French) |
| March 28 | RCR maman et bébé (in French) |
| April 11 | Introduction of complementary food (in English) |
| April 25 | L'attachement à l'enfant de 0-1an (in French) |
| May 9 | Introduction des aliments complémentaires(in French) |
| May 23 | How do I take care of myself? It's all about my baby! (Bilingual presentation) |
| June 13 | Introduction of complementary food (in English) |
| June 27 | Open discussion |
For a follow-up appointment contact: 514-626-2572, ext. 4531
CLSC du Lac-Saint-Louis
| Schedule without an appointment | |
|---|---|
| Every Thursday | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Workshop (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) | |
|---|---|
| December 21 | No subject |
| January 4 | Introduction of complementary foods (Exceptionally, the nurse will be present until 2:30 p.m. only.) |
| January 11 | Open discussion |
| January 18 | Le sommeil des tout-petits (in French) |
| January 25 | Drop-in is cancelled |
| February 1st | Introduction des aliments complémentaires (in French) |
| February 8 | Open discussion |
| February 15 | RCR maman et bébé (in French) |
| February 22 | Open discussion |
| February 29 | Développement du langage (in French) |
| March 7 | Introduction of complementary foods |
| March 21 | L'attachement à l'enfant de 0-1an (in French) |
| March 28 | Open discussion |
| April 4 | Introduction des aliments complémentaires (in French) |
| April 11 | Open discussion |
| April 18 | Développement du langage (in French) |
| April 25 | Open discussion |
| May 2 | Introduction of complementary foods |
| May 9 | How do I take care of myself? It's all about my baby! (Bilingual presentation at 2 p.m.) |
| May 16 | Open discussion |
| May 23 | Open discussion |
| May 30 | Open discussion |
| June 6 | Introduction des aliments complémentaires (in French) |
| June 13 | Open discussion |
| June 20 | Open discussion |
| June 27 | Open discussion |
For a follow-up appointment contact: 514-697-4110, ext. 1346
CLSC de Dorval-Lachine
| Schedule without an appointment | |
|---|---|
| Every Thursday | 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
CLSC de LaSalle
| Schedule without an appointment | |
|---|---|
| Every Thursday | 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
Infection Prevention and Control
- Do not attend if you or your child has any flu-like symptoms.
- Please disinfect your chair or mat with the disinfectant wipes available.
All babies are welcome !