Breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding means feeding your baby only breastmilk and nothing else. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of your baby’s life. When your baby is 6 months old, start to introduce solid foods while continuing to breastfeed for up to two years and beyond. 

Public Health has resources to help you make an informed decision about how to feed your baby, learn how to breastfeed, and get support when you need it. You can also learn more about the Hamilton Breastfeeding Coalition. 

Hamilton Public Health aims to use language on this website that is inclusive to everyone, while also being clear and easy to understand. The terms breastfeeding and breastmilk are used throughout this website to describe feeding a baby with human milk. Some individuals may use other terms, such as nursing, chestfeeding, or bodyfeeding. We encourage all people to use the language that best describes their experience and respect the choice of others.