Breastfeeding in Toronto
Promoting Supportive Environments
Toronto Public Health recently conducted a research study to identify rates and patterns of breastfeeding among first-time Toronto mothers. The study also explored factors associated with breastfeeding, including hospital and community-related factors. Over 1500 mothers were surveyed two weeks and six months after giving birth. Toronto birthing hospitals and Toronto Public Health provided information on their breastfeeding policies and practices. The information obtained from this study will be used to inform future activities to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding in Toronto.
- News release
- Summary report (PDF)
- Technical report (PDF)
Watch the news conference of March 16, 2010
(10 minutes, 31 seconds)
Last updated March 2010