GTA Breastfeeding (Lactation Consulting)

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Tell us how a Canadian IBCLC Lactation Consultant made a difference in your feeding journey!

We are celebrating IBCLCs across Canada, and want to highlight the importance of having timely, skilled, caring, and non-judgemental Lactation Support!

New parents need expert help when it comes to feeding their babies! We know how crucial IBCLCs can be.

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A baby formula sold online and at Costco is being recalled in Canada due to concerns of a toxin that can cause food poisoning.

The CFIA says two batches of Kendamil-brand infant formula that say "with whole milk" on the label may contain cereulide toxin, which can quickly cause nausea and vomiting. Cereulide is not destroyed by heat and can survive temperatures that would usually kill bacteria.

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📸 JuliaDorian | Dreamstime, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Is It Time to Schedule a Tongue-tie Evaluation?

A tongue-tie evaluation for a newborn should be scheduled as soon as possible, ideally within the first 2 to 6 weeks of life. Early assessment is recommended if the infant struggles with feeding, experiences slow weight gain, or if the mother experiences pain, as early intervention prevents long-term breastfeeding, speech, and dental issues.

Conclusions: Preterm infants whose oral feeding was initiated by breastfeeding with their mothers showed more favorable physiological responses and better feeding performance compared to those fed with a bottle.

Let’s put to rest for good the false assumptions that bottle-feeding is “easier” for preemies than breastfeeding. Acording to this 2026 RCT, at their first feeding by mouth, preemies breastfed had measurably better oxygen levels and heart rates compared with those whose first oral feed was by bottle. The breastfed preemies even took more milk! Please share these findings far and wide! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41318959/

Calling all Niagara moms! 💬

Our lab at Brock University is currently looking for mothers and their babies (8–12 months) to take part in a research study exploring how babies’ everyday environments support their cognitive and social development.

Participation includes online questionnaires and a short visit to Brock University, and families can receive up to $50 in Amazon gift cards as a thank you.

📍 Niagara Region
📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to learn more and sign up!

✨ New Journal Publication! ✨

Huge news for breastfeeding mothers with ADHD — our study on atomoxetine is published!

Our study shows that only very small amounts of atomoxetine enter breast milk. Most mothers had an RID under 0.2%, and even the highest level found was only 0.65%, suggesting very low risk while breastfeeding.

Because of this new evidence, we are updating atomoxetine’s lactation safety rating from L4 to L2, reflecting a much safer profile than previously thought.

A few reports of infant fussiness have been noted, so monitoring is still important. Any concerns should be reported to systems like FAERS to help strengthen safety data.

This research provides encouraging evidence that atomoxetine may be a safe, viable ADHD treatment for breastfeeding mothers.

https://journals.lww.com/psychopharmacology/fulltext/9900/atomoxetine_as_a_viable_adhd_treatment_in.482.aspx #:~:text=Conclusions:,of%20ADHD%20in%20lactating%20women.