WEBSITES & VIDEOS
Finding trustworthy, unbiased information online can be challenging. The following is a list of websites with reliable, research-based breastfeeding information.
Halton Region
Comprehensive breastfeeding information, including getting off to a good start, feeding your baby, solutions to possible concerns, expression and storage of breastmilk and returning to work or school.
Global health media breastfeeding videos
Two series of 10 minute educational videos. One series for mothers and another series for breastfeeding support people.
Breastfeeding Matters
A free downloadable and printable breastfeeding book available in 16 languages.
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Please note that Best Start Resources no longer has the funding to update the resources linked below. Although these resources were last updated in 2020, much of the information remains accurate and continues to be a valuable reference.
Additional fact sheets available:
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Expressing and storing breastmilk (also available in French)
Kelly Mom
Information on a wide variety of breastfeeding questions is available on this USA-based website.
La Leche League
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Free, downloadable and printable Parent handouts on a variety of topics including:
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Translations to other languages are available on the website.
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Comprehensive breastfeeding information from the La Leche League websites.
Breastfeeding After Breast and Nipple Surgeries
Information about breastfeeding after breast and nipple surgeries.
Baby-Friendly Initiative of Ontario
Information for organizations regarding becoming Baby-Friendly.
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Breastfeeding Committee for Canada
Information about the Baby-Friendly Initiative in Canada.
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Integrated 10 Steps & WHO Code Practice Outcome Indicators for Hospitals and Community Health Services: Summary
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BFI Integrated 10 Steps Practice Outcome Indicators for Hospitals and Community Health Services
Health Canada
Recommendations for infant feeding from Health Canada (Government of Canada).
Breastfeeding: Guidelines for Consultants
Info chart with information about breastfeeding in the early days after birth including feeding frequency, tummy size, and output (updated 2020).
More Milk Sooner
More Milk Sooner supports parents and Health Care Practitioners and Providers, from around the world, to learn about the life changing benefits of prenatal hand expression.
Page updated March 2026