Baby-Friendly Initiative

Huron Perth Public Health encourages and helps families to successfully breastfeed their babies. Learn about breastfeeding's health benefits and the local breastfeeding clinics and supports available for both you and your baby.

Breastfeeding at Huron Perth Public Health

You're welcome to breastfeed while visiting any of Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH)'s locations. If you need a private, please speak with any of our staff members.

The Baby-Friendly Initiative

The goal of the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is to protect, promote and support breastfeeding around the world. This means:

• helping parents and families make informed decisions
• offering safe and comfortable places to breastfeed
• teaching the benefits of breastfeeding
• working with our community to support healthy infant nutrition
• training our staff in the importance of breastfeeding

The BFI was created by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund.