Prenatal, Family & Child Health Referrals
The City of Hamilton offers in person group prenatal classes for residents of Hamilton. Group prenatal classes are taught by Public Health Nurses. The following topics are covered:
- Healthy pregnancy tips
- Labour and birth
- Breastfeeding
- Recovery after birth
- Caring for baby
- Infant safety
- Parenting
- Community resources
Individuals can register for in person group prenatal classes by calling Public Health at 905-546-3591, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

A Healthy Start for Baby and Me
A helpful resource for growing families.
Download Best Start's Guide: A Healthy Start for Baby and Me
Visit Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic
Refer your breastfeeding clients to the Public Health Breastfeeding Clinic if they are experiencing difficulties with:
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Babies with more than 10% weight loss or are slow to gain weight
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Babies with low birth weight ( less than 2500 g)
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Breast reduction or augmentation
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Congenital newborn abnormalities
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Suckling or latch difficulties
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Tongue tie
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Supplementation
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Use of lactation aids such as a shield or tubes
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Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples
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Flat or inverted nipples
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Previous difficulties with milk supply
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Low or perceived low milk supply
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Preterm birth issues
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Multiple birth
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Management of yeast or thrush
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Management of mastitis
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Management of blocked ducts
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Behavioural or developmental issues
How to make a referral
Refer your clients to the Breastfeeding Clinic by faxing the referral form to 905-628-6465.
Download the Breastfeeding Clinic Referral Form(PDF, 39.62 KB)
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program provides home visits by public health nurses and home visitors. They visit pregnant women and new parents with children from birth to school entry to:
- Provide prenatal support
- Promote healthy growth and development for the baby
- Tell parents about local community programs and supports
- Help parents connect with their baby
- Discuss breastfeeding, food and healthy eating
How to make a referral
Refer your clients to the Healthy Babies, Health Children program by faxing the referral form to 905-546-3592 or call Health Connections at 905-546-3550 and provide details from the form over the phone.
Visit Parenting Groups in Hamilton
The City of Hamilton offers parenting groups for residents of Hamilton.
Parenting groups include:
- Parenting with LOVE for parents with children under age six
- Group Triple P for parents of children ages two to six
- Triple P Discussion Groups for parents of children ages two to six
Public health nurses teach the parenting groups incorporating the following positive parenting topics:
- Building a positive relationship between parent and child
- Strategies for helping parents teach their children to behave well
- Strategies for responding when children behave in challenging ways
Your clients can register for a parenting group by calling Public Health at 905-546-3550 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. A public health nurse can help your clients decide which parenting group is the best choice for their family.