Breastfeeding Clinic

Breastfeeding Clinic

We acknowledge that individuals of all sex and gender identities/expressions may be in a feeding relationship with their baby. The term “breastfeeding” refers to feeding directly from the breast. Some individuals may use the term “chestfeeding” rather than “breastfeeding," or use “chest milk” rather than “breastmilk." The Health Unit recognizes that language is constantly evolving, and we strive to use gender-affirming language when talking about infant feeding and parenting.

Public Health Nurses offer one-to-one breastfeeding support by phone, as well as in-person support through breastfeeding clinics. To speak with a Public Health Nurse, or to make an appointment at a breastfeeding clinic near you, please email or call:

Family Health Information Line at 705-474-1400 ext. 5351 or healthy.families@healthunit.ca.
Our nurses are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

If you reach out to us after-hours, we will respond to you as quickly as possible.

For Breastfeeding support after hours, dial 811 or use Health811's online chat.

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Our Healthy Families team is here to listen and offer support, free of charge.

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