Cherish Childbirth Care presents FREE Breastfeeding & Nutrition Workshops in May
This is an informative community event to Celebrate International Doula Month benefiting the Pacific Postpartum Support Society. Read more

You've decided to breastfeed your baby, congratulations!  Now comes all the questions.  How long does breast milk last in the freezer or on the counter? What kinds of containers can I use to freeze or store breast milk? BC Women's answers some of these questions for you. Read more

A - Many new mothers worry that they do not make enough milk.  It is only natural to want make sure everything is going well.  There are several clues to watch out for. Read more

By three or four days of age your baby:

• Has wet diapers at least 4-5 noticeable times (looks or feels wet) in twenty-four hours (pale and odourless urine)
• Has at least 2-3 bowel movements in twenty-four hours (colour progressing from brownish to seedy mustard yellow and at least the size of a loonie)
• Breastfeeds at least eight times in twenty-four hours
• Is content after most feedings

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Stay posture perfect and pain free with these fit tips for breastfeeding moms by Shari Feuz

Are you feeling a bit like Quasimodo lately?  Feeding baby does not have to become a literal pain in the neck, nor does it have to leave you with the posture of a Jungle book character.  A quick and simple conditioning program can keep you pain free and standing tall. Read more