Breastfeeding Supports

Many community organizations also offer free breastfeeding supports:

• Health Connect Ontario is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for breastfeeding support and referrals. Visit Health811.Ontario.ca or call 811
• Pregnancy and New Parent Guide is a list of free services that can help you with breastfeeding. Contact the service directly for more information.

Some breastfeeding supports are free if you have a valid OHIP card and can get a referral from a healthcare provider:

Birth and Baby Needs

In-Clinic Lactation Consultant support that helps families with feeding challenges including oral dysfunction, possible tongue ties, low milk supply, bottle feeding and pumping. A referral from a doctor or midwife is needed for OHIP-covered appointments. Parent and child must both have a valid OHIP card to qualify.

Call: 905-376-9640
Visit: www.birthandbabyneeds.com 
Address: 1022 Waterdown Road, Burlington, On L7T 1N3

Nourishing Care Lactation Medicine

Doctor-led chest, breast, and bottle-feeding support for families experiencing complex feeding challenges. Families are seen based on urgency, with more complex cases being seen first. Referrals for both parent and infant are needed from a midwife, doctor, or nurse practitioner to book an appointment. Parent and child must both have a valid OHIP card to qualify.

Call: 905-906-6356
Visit: Nourishing Care Lactation Medicine
Address: 115 Parkdale Avenue South Hamilton On, L8K 6K4

Rapid Access Pediatrics

Support provided for any breastfeeding concerns from a Lactation Consultant and pediatrician. No referral required for first visit; follow-up visits may require a referral from a healthcare professional. Both parent and child must have a valid OHIP card to qualify.

Call 289-326-1257
Visit www.rapediatrics.com
Address: 1300 Garth Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 4L7