 We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Community Pump Library - supported by MILC, in partnership with Youville Community Health Centre. Each pump is delivered with a personal drop-off appointment that includes usage guidance, and follow-up support is available within 48 hours. Families also have access to a Milk Mentor for breastfeeding help, and each pump comes with a collapsible wash basin and a laminated resource binder. Already serving the Winnipeg community, the program has seen strong demand since its soft launch in February and has received positive feedback from parents and care providers. We're proud to support this initiative that offers practical, wraparound care.
MILC Director Highlights the Unmatched Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infant Health and Development4/8/2025
 Credit: epsiloon.com In the French scientific magazine Epsiloon, the article 'Allairtement: Quels sont les bienfaits démontrés?' features Dr. Azad emphasizing the unparalleled benefits of breastfeeding, highlighting its unique ability to adapt to a baby’s changing nutritional and immune needs. Unlike formula, which remains static, breastmilk evolves to provide the right balance of nutrients and antibodies as a baby grows, offering tailored immune protection and fostering a healthy gut microbiome. While breastfeeding can present challenges, when possible, it remains the gold standard for infant nutrition, offering irreplaceable health benefits that formula cannot replicate.
 MILC extends its heartfelt congratulations to MSc student Rowan Shwaluk on being awarded a CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship! This scholarship program aims to foster the development of advanced research skills and support the training of highly qualified personnel, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their undergraduate and early graduate studies. Rowan's research is exploring how human milk components relate to infant immune development. Given the highly competitive nature of these national awards, Rowan’s success is a remarkable accomplishment, and the entire MILC team is incredibly proud of this milestone!
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