Hamilton’s Breastfeeding Coalition

The Hamilton Breastfeeding Coalition includes a variety of members and healthcare organizations from across Hamilton and has been meeting since 2011.  

Vision

• To positively influence the health of pregnant people, infants, parents, caregivers, and families in Hamilton through the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.

Mission

• To collaboratively plan, implement, and evaluate infant feeding initiatives for families in the City of Hamilton.

Membership 

The Breastfeeding Coalition has a wide variety of members representing different professions, including International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC®), Registered Midwives, Medical Doctors, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Dietitians, among others. 

Member organizations from Hamilton include: 

• Community Health Centres
• Dental Office
• Hospitals
• La Leche League
• Midwifery Practices
• Primary Care 
• Public Health

The Coalition welcomes new members from organizations or as individuals, from a parent and client perspective. Contact us at [email protected] to express your interest in joining.

Current and Past Projects

• Coordinating and hosting breastfeeding training, workshops, and events 
• Developing and promoting breastfeeding resources and educational materials
• Co-developed the Pregnancy and New Parent Guide with Hamilton Public Library – Red Book 
• Breastfeeding friendly workplaces
• Breastfeeding pathway
• Pre-discharge session pilot (in hospitals) 
• Pilot project with Telehealth