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Breastfeeding Support

Get support with breastfeeding

Our Public Health Nurses offer free telephone, email or in-person breastfeeding support.

  • Call 519-426-6170 or 905-318-6623 Ext. 3250.

Our Public Health Nurses also facilitate free drop-in programs that include breastfeeding support, in partnership with local EarlyON centres.

Other places to get breastfeeding support in Haldimand-Norfolk

  • The Maternal Newborn Clinic at Norfolk General Hospital offers a variety of services for up to six weeks postpartum, include breastfeeding support. Visit the Maternal Newborn Clinic website or call 519-426-0130 Ext. 1279 or 3204 for more information.
  • Lactation Consultants are specialists who specialize in breastfeeding.
    • An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is available to provide breastfeeding support through the midwife-led Norfolk Prenatal and Newborn Health Program. Visit the Norfolk Family Health Team website or call 519-582-2323 Ext. 282 for more information.
    • The Norfolk Breastfeeding Clinic offers virtual breastfeeding support with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Visit the Norfolk Breastfeeding Clinic website for more information.
    • The Certified Lactation Consultant at the Haldimand Pregnancy Care and Family Centre can provide breastfeeding support, education and encouragement. Visit their website or call 905-774-1228 (Dunnville) or 905-765-0228 (Caledonia) for more information.
  • Dunnville is home to an in-person, weekly drop-in clinic that offers support with breastfeeding and tongue tie release from a trained provider. Referral required. Call 905-701-7428 for more information.
  • Midwives offer breastfeeding support as part of midwifery care. Visit the Norfolk Roots website and the Midwives of East Erie website for more information about local midwifery care.
  • Registered Nurses and Lactation Consultants are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for breastfeeding support and referrals through Health811. Visit the Health 811 website or call 811 for more information.