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Breastfeeding Support in Hamilton
There are many supports in Hamilton if you need help with breastfeeding or have questions about breastfeeding. Supports include:
City of Hamilton Public Health Services
- Breastfeeding support provided in person, by phone or email from a Public Health Nurse and/or Lactation Consultant
- To speak to a nurse or book an appointment, call Health Connections 905- 546-3550 or email breastfeedingsupport@hamilton.ca
- Monthly meetings provide mother to mother breastfeeding support
- 24 hr telephone support
- Call 1-800-665-4324 or visit www.lllc.ca
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Breastfeeding and Newborn Assessment Clinic
- In-person support for women who gave birth at St. Joseph’s Hospital
- By appointment only
- 7 days a week
- Call St. Joseph’s Hospital at 905-522-1155 extension 33485 to book an appointment
Newborn Assessment Post-Discharge Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre
- In-person support for women who gave birth at McMaster University Medical Centre
- By appointment only
- 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 12 noon
- Call McMaster University Medical Centre at 905-521-2121 extension 76347 to book an appointment
Telehealth Ontario - Breastfeeding Support
- Phone support from a nurse with training in breastfeeding and lactation support
- Available 24 hours, seven days a week
- Service in English and French; interpreters available for other languages
- Call 1-866-797-0007
- For TTY, call 1-866-797-0007
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