Invitation to Maternity Hospitals

The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada is leading a national project to increase the number of hospitals with Baby-Friendly designation. A Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative with 25 participating hospitals will be the primary focus. To complete the Baby-Friendly Application Form click here. If you need more information contact Michelle LeDrew at BFIProjectDirector@bccbfi.com

A special thank you to the Public Health Agency of Canada for investing $1.3 million over 5 years in the Baby-Friendly Initiative in Canada.

Benefits of Participation

Teams from participating hospitals across Canada will work together with expert faculty over the course of the 3-year project to make significant organizational change using quality improvement methods and measurement to track progress.
Foundational value of Family-Centred Care and Cultural Safe approach will be embedded throughout the project.
Coaching and technical supports from faculty experts in English supporting:
- Three in person workshops
- Regular coaching during QI Action phases
- Leadership track
- Parent partner network
- Accommodation is available in French
Fees for the Baby-Friendly designation will be supported (including Pre-Assessment and External Assessment).
Contribute to scaling up implementation of BFI across Canada and improve maternal infant health.
Project experience and QI knowledge can be applied to other projects in your organization.
Site visits by BFI Project Director (optional).