Breastfeeding Support Programs

Programs that provide information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers.

 

Services
Obodo Breastfeeding Clinic

Community-based program that provides culturally responsive breastfeeding education, lactation support, and peer support to pregnant individuals and new parents.

Breastfeeding and Newborn Assessment (BANA) Clinic

Outpatient breastfeeding support provided by a Lactation Consultant. Receive a feeding assessment, support with creating a feeding plan, education about breastfeeding, and connection to community resources. Inpatient support is provided depending on the demands of the clinic.

Newborn Assessment Post-Discharge Clinic

Follow-up medical care for newborn babies discharged from the hospital, relating to jaundice care and breastfeeding support from a Lactation Consultant. 

Hamilton Public Health Breastfeeding Support

Lactation Consultant or Public Health Nurse support for breastfeeding challenges and concerns via phone, virtual, or in person for eligible families with infants up to one year old.

Ancaster Pediatric Breastfeeding Clinic

Provides individualized support with a Lactation Consultant, who works with clients to help manage any challenges and to help reach infant feeding goals. 

Leche League Canada (La) Services

Provides peer-to-peer infant feeding support, from pregnancy to weaning. Support is available virtually, through email or phone. 

Health811 Website

Website for Health811, providing 24/7 access to health care advice.

Health811

A free, confidential service which provides health advice and general health information from a registered nurse, as well as assistance finding health care providers, symptom assessment tool, and medical library.

In emergency situations a person should always call 911.

Primary Health Care, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre

Provides primary and wholistic medical care integrated with traditional Indigenous approaches to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit community members. Staff includes both family doctors and nurse practitioners.

Women's and Infants' Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Provides parents with informed support before, during, and after the birthing process. Services include:

Welcome Baby Prenatal Nutrition Program

Free weekly groups for pregnant individuals. Discussions with a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian include pregnancy, labour and birth, managing stress, eating well and cooking healthy food, breastfeeding, and community supports.

Centre de Santé Communautaire Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Aims to educate new mothers on healthy interactions with their babies through prenatal classes, nutrition counselling, and postnatal home visits. The program includes:

Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Canada Prenatal Nutritional Program

Encourages and promotes healthy pregnancies for Aboriginal mothers and their babies, offering culturally appropriate support for babies up to 6 months of age and their families by improving maternal infant care, promoting healthy birth weights, and overall better health promotion for expecting mo

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