PRENATAL CLASSES
We are happy to offer Prenatal Classes on Feeding your Newborn with an english instructor. Classes are available on demand, even for 1 expecting family. This service is offered in collaboration with the CLSC and CISSS.
Please call our coordinator at 418-937-9382 or email seinpathique@yahoo.ca for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: All group classes are currently suspended but we are working on a pilot project of a series of short videos as an alternative. Prenatal videos - pilot project 2020
Another option available:
The breastfeeding support groups of Quebec City have offered all parents free access to the video "THE FIRST WEEKS OF BREASTFEEDING: DISCOVERING OUR STRENGTHS"
To view the video, create a free account on vimeo.com and then enter the promo code covid19 to have permission to view for 3 months.
Here is the link:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/firstweeksbreastfeeding
Please call our coordinator at 418-937-9382 or email seinpathique@yahoo.ca for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: All group classes are currently suspended but we are working on a pilot project of a series of short videos as an alternative. Prenatal videos - pilot project 2020
Another option available:
The breastfeeding support groups of Quebec City have offered all parents free access to the video "THE FIRST WEEKS OF BREASTFEEDING: DISCOVERING OUR STRENGTHS"
To view the video, create a free account on vimeo.com and then enter the promo code covid19 to have permission to view for 3 months.
Here is the link:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/firstweeksbreastfeeding
BREASTFEEDING WORKSHOP
Our Young families get together workshops are a place where you can make friends, chat, share and receive advice on feeding your baby at various stages of development. It’s a break in your week, when you slow down and take some time for yourself and your children.
Where : Grosse-Ile School, Room 007 downstairs
(as well as regular activities at La Sentin'Elle, 216 chemin de Gros-Cap, Grindstone)
When : Two Friday afternoons per month in Grosse-Ile, registration required, 1:15 to 3:00 pm
Information : 418-937-9382 or seinpathique@yahoo.ca
It’s free and future parents are also welcome. We offer snacks, juice, coffee and tea.
Come spend the afternoon with us, or just a half hour if you like!
We support breastfeeding, in your family and in our community. Everyone is welcome at our events, regardless of your choices for feeding your baby or how old your children are, we want to promote a place for kids and their parents to socialize and get support from each other.
Where : Grosse-Ile School, Room 007 downstairs
(as well as regular activities at La Sentin'Elle, 216 chemin de Gros-Cap, Grindstone)
When : Two Friday afternoons per month in Grosse-Ile, registration required, 1:15 to 3:00 pm
Information : 418-937-9382 or seinpathique@yahoo.ca
It’s free and future parents are also welcome. We offer snacks, juice, coffee and tea.
Come spend the afternoon with us, or just a half hour if you like!
We support breastfeeding, in your family and in our community. Everyone is welcome at our events, regardless of your choices for feeding your baby or how old your children are, we want to promote a place for kids and their parents to socialize and get support from each other.
LIBRARY
We have many books and videos in english and french.
Here are some of the titles you may wish to borrow ; please call 418-937-9382.
For breastfeeding peer counselors
The Breastfeeding Answer Book (La Leche League, Pocket guide edition), 2005
For the general public
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (The Leche League
The Latch (Dr Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman)
This book for parents and healthcare professionals contains more detail on getting started, what causes breastfeeding to derail, and what can be done. It includes information on why and how and what to do when mothers « lose their milk », have toddlers who do not gain and/or refuse to eat solids.
Here are some of the titles you may wish to borrow ; please call 418-937-9382.
For breastfeeding peer counselors
The Breastfeeding Answer Book (La Leche League, Pocket guide edition), 2005
For the general public
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (The Leche League
The Latch (Dr Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman)
This book for parents and healthcare professionals contains more detail on getting started, what causes breastfeeding to derail, and what can be done. It includes information on why and how and what to do when mothers « lose their milk », have toddlers who do not gain and/or refuse to eat solids.
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK & PHOTO CONTEST
The event is celebrated annually in October.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.
*The translation of this website was made possible thanks to the Caisse populaire Desjardins des Ramées.