This article discusses the benefits and challenges of breastfeeding. Lists the political, medical and journalistic work necessary to support women and make breastfeeding a viable option.
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
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British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
The Guide uses a broad approach to women’s health, which includes healthy living information, disease-specific recommendations and advice, and information concerning the social determinants of health. It includes information on women-specific health concerns as well as the links between women's health and the health of their communities. It has recommendations for ways to improve health and addresses issues that may come up for women at different stages of their lives. The Guide is intended to be an everyday resource, a potential first point of contact for information.
For an organization that offers educational materials to sexuality and family life educators and provides a forum for discussion between clinicians, legislators, parents and youth. Also presents a variety of materials and resources to the general community concerning sexuality education
Provides information, guidance, and resources for support workers on relationships; puberty; anatomy and function; sexual experiences; conception, pregnancy and options; labour and delivery; birth control; sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); and personal care.
Provides contact information for national and regional Aboriginal organizations, national and regional health organizations, and other affiliated organizations working in the areas of HIV/AIDS and Aboriginal communities or both.
Formerly British Columbia Parents In Crisis Society
To realize our vision and mission we create opportunities for parents and grandparents that foster independence and personal responsibility, and by creating cost-effective and comprehensive community based services in cooperation with public and private partners.
Our staff is dedicated to providing these services with respect, compassion, and accountability, and to championing the Canadian Charter of Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
We support families and their rights in this way because we value inclusion, social justice, and collaboration. And we believe that, when we work together and learn from each other, these values can transform conflict into understanding; that understanding can transform hurt-filled households into healthy homes; and that healthy families can transform unjust societies into strong communities.
That is why, at PSS, our goal is to build healthy communities, one family at a time.
