Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Supports
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When to get help with breastfeeding
Ask for help with breastfeeding when:
- You are feeling worried or concerned
- Breastfeeding is painful or your nipples are red, cracked or blistered
- You have itching or a rash on your nipple or areola
- You have a lump on your breast that does not go away with massage after 24 hours
- You have a fever or flu-like symptoms such as body aches, chills or fatigue.
- Your breasts are full and sore
Ask for help when your baby:
- Does not breastfeed at least eight times in 24 hours
- Does not want to eat and refuses two feedings in a row
- Does not wake, cry or fuss to be fed after six hours
- Cries a lot and is not sleeping between most feedings
- Does not have the expected number of poopy or wet diapers for his age
- Is very sleepy when feeding and does not drink
Health Connections
Book an appointment
Talk to a Public Health Nurse or Lactation Consultant about breastfeeding and to get connected to help. Breastfeeding experts are available to:
- direct you to a breastfeeding service in Hamilton
- answer your questions & provide a breastfeeding plan
Lactation consultants provide free breastfeeding services including support for:
- Sore nipples or breasts
- Milk supply concerns
- Baby not latching properly
- Problems pumping breast milk
- Baby’s weight gain
- Weaning or stopping breastfeeding
- Introducing solid food to baby
- Other breastfeeding concerns
Grandmothers talk about their first time breastfeeding. This video was produced by the City of Hamilton's Public Health Services department.
Showcasing Hamilton moms, sharing their unique breastfeeding experiences. This video was produced by the City of Hamilton's Public Health Services department.
Date modified
August 17, 2023