Breastfeeding Resources in Ottawa

Telephone support line for families of babies, up to 3 months

Due to  the decreased support in community related to COVID-19, Ottawa Public Health  has established a telephone support line for families of babies, up to 3 months.  

Do you have questions about your baby’s health?

Do you need help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding?  

  • Speak directly with a public health nurse 
  • Seven days a week, from 9:00am to 3:00pm
  • Call 613-580-2424 ext 23774  

 

 

 

 

 

There are a variety of Ottawa Public Health services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa:

There are a variety of other great resources available in your community:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

La Leche League Canada

Mothers can go to monthly gatherings to get breastfeeding information and support. The meetings also give mothers the chance to meet other mothers who are breastfeeding. They also offer telephone support for pregnant and breastfeeding women. You can contact La Leche League Canada for breastfeeding information and support 7 days a week. Call the Ottawa Chapter at 613-238-5919 or e-mail lllcottawa@gmail.com.

Multiple Births Canada Breastfeeding Support Network

Support for families thinking about breastfeeding or are breastfeeding more than one baby. Email breastfeeding@multiplebirthscanada.org.

Ottawa Breastfeeds

Provides families in Ottawa and the region with access to information about breastfeeding support services.

Breastfeeding Guides:

Free Prenatal Breastfeeding Information Sessions
  • Telehealth Ontario
    Free breastfeeding telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-866-797-0000.
General
211: Information and referral services for Eastern Ontario. We connect individuals to social, governmental and health resources for issues such as: parenting, child care, disabilities, finances, employment, stress, recreation, sexuality, seniors support, bereavement and more. 

Bethany Hope Centre

Best Start Resource Centre

Brighter Futures for Children of Young Parents

Centre des services communautaires Vanier

Centretown Community Health Centre

Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centre

Mothercraft Ottawa

Ontario Breastfeeds

Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

Ottawa Public Health

Ottawa Public Library 

Parent Resource Centre

Pinecrest-Queenway Community Health Centre

Rural Family Connections

Somerset West Community Health Centre

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre 

St. Mary's Home 

Telehealth Ontario 24/7 Breastfeeding Support

 

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