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Community Breastfeeding Support is an important part of success exclusive breastfeeding.

The Halton Baby Friendly Initiative is a community coalition involved in many projects supporting breastfeeding in Halton.

Calling New Parents, Healthiest Babies Possible and Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program all provide breastfeeding support and information.

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International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants provide in home consultations for a fee.

Postpartum Doulas
Supportive and knowledgeable hands on guidance in prenatal and the early postpartum period.


Telephone Support

Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital- Burlington
905-681-4831
24 hour phone support for infant feeding and postnatal concerns provided by a registered nurse for families who have delivered at the hospital.

Halton Health Care Services
Georgetown Hospital
905-873-0111 ext. 8245
Obstetric Unit 24 hour phone support

Halton Region Health Department
311 or 905-825-6000; toll free 1-866-442-5866; TTY 905-827-9833
A Public Health Nurse will be able to answer your questions about breastfeeding, pregnancy, or concerns about your child or yourself.

Halton Breastfeeding Connection
311 or 905-825-6000; toll free 1-866-442-5866; TTY 905-827-9833
A volunteer program that provides mother to- mother telephone support for expectant or breastfeeding mothers.

La Leche League
1-800-665-4324
Breastfeeding support provided via a telephone warm line and monthly meetings.

Mother Risk Warm line
416-813-6780
The Toronto Hospital for Sick Children provides evidence-based information about the safety or risk of drugs, chemicals and disease during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Telehealth Ontario
416-813-6780
24 hours/day free confidential telephone service for health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse.

Drop In Support Groups
Acton
Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Acton Community Hub
69 Acton Blvd., Acton

Burlington
Breastfeeding Meet Up

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 1:00p.m.- 3p.m
Reach Out Centre for Kids/Ontario Early Years Centre
710 Cumberland Ave, Burlington

Calling New Parents

Wednesday 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
Tansley Woods
1996 Itabashi Way ,Burlington

Thursdays 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
New Appleby Library
676 Appleby Line, Burlington

Tuesday 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
Reach Out Centre for Kids/Ontario Early Years Centre
710 Cumberland Ave, Burlington

Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Reach Out Centre for Kids/ Ontario Early Years Centre
645 Plains Road East, Burlington

La Leche League
1st Thursday of the month 8:00p.m. -9:30p.m
Burlington and Area Midwives
4332 New Street, Burlington

Georgetown
Baby Talk – Drop In Support Group
Fridays 10:30a.m -12:30p.m
St. Georges Anglican Church
Guelph Street, Georgetown

Calling New Parents
Tuesdays 1:00p.m. -3:00p.m.
Early Years Child Centre
8 James St, Georgetown

Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program
2nd and 4th Monday of the month 1:00 p.m-3:00p.m.
Ontario Early Years Centre
8 James Street, Georgetown

Milton
Breastfeeding Drop In

Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 a.m. -11:30p.m
Milton Hub, Our Lady of Victory School
540 Commercial Street, Milton

Calling New Parents
Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm
Milton Community Resource Centre
410 Bronte St , Milton

Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program
Thursday 1:00p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Milton Community Hub
540 Commercial Street, Milton

La Leche League
3rd Wednesday of the month
7:15-9:00 p.m.
Milton Community Resource Centre
410 Bronte Street S, Milton

Oakville
Breastfeeding Cafe- Drop In Support Group

2nd and 4th Friday of the month 10a.m.-12p.m.
Oakville Parent Child Centre
461 North Service Road W Unit 17 Oakville

Calling New Parents

Mondays 1:45p.m.- 3:45p.m.
Ontario Parent Child Centre and Ontario Early Years Centre
461 North Service Rd Unit 17 Oakville

Wednesday 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
Iroquois Ridge Library
1051 Glenashton Dr. Oakville

Thursday 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m.
CNP Glen Abbey Library
1415 Third Line Oakville

Halton Prenatal Nutrition Program
Wednesday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kerr Street Ministries 485 Kerr Street, Oakville

La Leche League
Toddler Meeting
Last Saturday/Sunday of every month, noon -2pm
Contact: LLLoakville@gmail.com for more information

Fridays 12:15-2:00 p.m.
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
2530 Sixth Line #9, Oakville

 

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