Links & Support

Questions or concerns about breastfeeding? Be sure to reach out! There is a lot of support online and locally in Perth County:

Breastfeeding Web Links

Perth District Health Unit breastfeeding information

Dr. Jack Newman Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding Buddies Perth County Facebook support group (private group page; request to join)

Perth County Breastfeeding Support at your Local Hospital/Family Health Team
(Days and times are subject to change; please call first)

Stratford General Hospital (drop-in)

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Gain entrance into the Maternal Child Unit on the second floor of the East Building via the intercom system then proceed to the Communications Station to register. Staff will then direct you to the clinic space.
For 24 hour breastfeeding support call the Maternal Child Unit at 519-272-8232
Visit Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance: Maternal Child Program

Listowel Memorial Hospital (by appointment)

Call 519-292-2076

North Perth Breastfeeding Clinic (by appointment)

Fisher Family Primary Care Centre
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 4 pm
Appointment recommended, but drop-in possible (recommend you call first)
To book an appointment, call 519-291-3125 extension 6278
Two hospital grade breast pumps available, call for details

Information Phone Lines and/or Websites

Perth District Health Unit’s Health Line

Telephone support and breastfeeding and infant feeding advice from a Public Health Nurse
Information about local community breastfeeding resources
Weekdays from 8:30am – 4:30pm
Call 519-271-7600 ext 267 or toll-free at 1-877-271-7348 ext 267
Email: healthline@pdhu.on.ca
Visit Health Line

Telehealth Ontario 24/7 Breastfeeding Supports

Free, confidential access to Registered Nurses who have received training in breastfeeding and lactation support. For more complex situations lactation experts will also be available.
24 Hours/day, 7 days a week
Call 1-866-797-0000

Bilingual Ontario Online Breastfeeding Services

Mothers can search directly for what is available in their area or for specific breastfeeding services such as peer-support, drop-in groups or clinics with a professional (e.g. lactation consultant).
Visit www.ontariobreastfeeds.ca

LaLeche League

A well-recognized organization committed to breastfeeding support
Call 1-800-665-4324
www.lllc.ca

Motherisk

Information about the safety or risk of medication, chemicals and diseases during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
1-877-439-2744
Visit www.motherisk.org

Breastfeeding Buddies Mom-to-Mom Support Groups

A mother-to-mother breastfeeding support drop-in program. Receive support, encouragement and a link to community breastfeeding and parenting resources. Toddlers are welcome.

Breastfeeding Buddies – Stratford