Breastfeeding Resources
Windsor Online Breastfeeding Resources
- Provides information on how to breastfeed.
- Please note that the “Where to go for breastfeeding help” section relates to the Toronto area. See Windsor Essex County Breastfeeding Resources below for local breastfeeding resources.
- Provides a list of frequently asked questions. Go to “Breastfeeding Info” and search for “frequently asked questions.”
- See Windsor Essex County Breastfeeding Resources below for local La Leche League support.
- Provides articles and video clips on breastfeeding. Go to “breastfeeding help” to access these resources.
- You can also email breastfeeding questions to Dr. Jack Newman or Edith Kernerman.
Windsor Essex County Breastfeeding Resources
- Provides breastfeeding education, telephone support, and hands-on support from the prenatal period until weaning
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All services are provided by Public Health Nurses
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Breastfeeding Help Line - 519-258-2146 ext. 1350 (Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
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Breastfeeding Clinic by appointment only - 519-258-2146 ext. 1350
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Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes - For dates and locations call: 519-258-2146 ext. 1340
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children Home Visiting Program – To make a referral to program call: 519-258-2146 ext. 1350
- Provides hands-on breastfeeding support for babies up to 6 weeks
- Services are for clients who give birth at Met hospital
- For more information call: 519-254-5577 ext. 52231
- Provides breastfeeding education, telephone support, and hands-on support from the prenatal period until weaning
- Services are for clients who live in the Centre’s catchment area
- For more information call: 519-258-6002
- Provides breastfeeding education, telephone support and hands-on support at monthly meetings
- Mother-to-mother support
- For more information contact one of the following leaders:
- Tracy: 519-978-3241
- Brenda: 519-735-8552
- Diana: 519-736-3058
- Leah: 519-973-1119
- Michelle: 519-682-2360
- Helen: 519-948-1968
Doulas
- Provide breastfeeding education, telephone support and hands-on support from the prenatal period until baby is 6 weeks old
- A fee is charged
- To locate a qualified doula in the area contact the following professional agencies:
Midwives
- Provide breastfeeding education, telephone support and hands-on support from the prenatal period until baby is 6 weeks old
- Services are for current clients of midwives
- To locate a qualified midwife in the area contact the following professional agencies:
- Provides breastfeeding education and telephone support from the prenatal period until weaning
- Services provided by Registered Nurses
- Services are for teen moms up to the age of 24
- For more information call: 519-253-8481
- Provides breastfeeding education, telephone support and hands-on support from the prenatal period until weaning
- Services are provided by Registered Nurses
- For more information call: 519-972-2727 ext. 5407
Regional Breastfeeding Information Lines
- 1-416-813-6780
- Provides information about medication and illness when pregnant or breastfeeding
- 1-866-797-0000
- Registered Nurses are available to answer questions 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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