Monday, July 13, 2015
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Baby-Friendly Business and Community
The Grey Bruce Health Unit encourages breastfeeding as a normal and important component of healthy infant growth and development. Creating a welcoming environment for breastfeeding helps remove barriers, and supports a families’ decision to breastfeed. Businesses that support breastfeeding are a vital part of a healthy community. Supporting breastfeeding families means they are welcome to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.
The Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes breastfeeding as a human right as outlined in the Policy on Discrimination Because of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. This means that women have the right to breastfeed their babies anytime, anywhere.
Displaying a Breastfeeding Friendly Sign tells people that your business is a friendly and welcoming environment for breastfeeding families. It shows leadership in promoting baby-friendly culture in our community. It also tells mothers that you and your staff respect the decision to breastfeed, and will do your best to create a more breastfeeding friendly climate for your clients.
For more information and resources on becoming a Breastfeeding Friendly business, contact the Grey Bruce Health Unit.
Media Contact:
Christine Kennedy MSc, MS, DPhil, MD, CCFP, FRCPC
Associate Medical Officer of Health
Grey Bruce Health Unit
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext 1269
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