Infant Feeding Support and Services

Explore the list below for information about infant feeding support and weight check clinics in your community.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-Ins

In-person support with a Public Health Nurse experienced with infant feeding are available at many sites throughout the city of Ottawa.

No appointment necessary, simply drop-in during the clinic's hours. Clinics are closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise specified. 

Please note:

  • Parenting in Ottawa drop-ins do not offer health exams and do not replace a visit to a primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner).
  • Consultations with a Public Health Nurse may be limited to 15-20 minutes.

Parenting in Ottawa Drop-Ins

Community Health and Resource Centres

Community Health and Resource Centres (CHRC) offer varied supports for infant feeding, with many offering services to families in their catchment area.

Find your CHRC

Individual Lactation Consultations

IN-PERSON SERVICE

Post-natal session with a Lactation Consultant to address your breast/infant feeding concerns. For more information and to register, please visit Perinatal Parent Support Program: Supported from the Start - Carlington Community Health Centre

Virtual Group Breastfeeding Support - Q & A with a Lactation Consultant

Join other parents (and parents-to-be) for an informal virtual sessions. For more information and to register please visit Perinatal Parent Support Program: Supported from the Start - Carlington Community Health Centre.

High-risk pregnancy:  Roadmap for successful breastfeeding

Are you experiencing a high-risk pregnancy?  Worried about breastfeeding success because of pre-existing lactation risk factors? Join our Lactation Consultant for a FREE Prenatal Information Session.

Learn alongside other parents about specific strategies to improve your breastfeeding success.

For more information and to register please visit Perinatal Parent Support Program: Supported from the Start - Carlington Community Health Centre

Breastfeeding support is available for clients in the Centretown catchment area. Clients are welcomed to call 613-233-4679 to book an appointment and visit the Centretown CHC Website to find out more information on specific dates.    

Feeding Foundations - Breastfeeding Your Baby with Confidence from the Start:

FREE weekly virtual group for breastfeeding parents 36 weeks pregnant and above

Meet with a nurse/lactation consultant to review how to prepare for breastfeeding, discuss hand expression and ask questions of the experts to increase breastfeeding confidence before baby's arrival

Opportunity to book 1:1 phone or in person session with the RN/IBCLC

To register or for more information, please visit Breastfeeding Support.

Free Breastfeeding Support: 

Offered by telephone and in person with a Registered Nurse/IBCLC.

Can be booked prenatally (when still pregnant) to review concerns or postpartum (once baby is born), from birth to weaning. 

All clients must do a telephone appointment first, in person appointments will be booked by the Registered Nurse/IBCLC as needed during this call.

To register or for more information, please visit Breastfeeding Support.

Support available from a Lactation Consultant and Early Childhood Development Worker for more information, please visit Breastfeeding Support Drop-In.

Breastfeeding/chestfeeding support provided by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

For more information, please visit Breastfeeding Support | SEOCHC.

New infant feeding drop-in with a lactation consultant now available at the Birth and Wellness Centre. Drop by for pay-what-you-can, personalized support with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). For more information visit Matched latch | Professional, accessible help for new parents.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Information Sessions

Carlington Community Health Centre: Prenatal Breastfeeding Sessions

Exclusive breastfeeding is important for your child’s health. Learn alongside other expectant parents in this informal VIRTUAL session. Come with your questions and get ready to learn! Hosted by Carlington’s Lactation Consultant. For more information and to register please visit Perinatal Parent Support Program: Supported from the Start - Carlington Community Health Centre.

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre: Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshops

Prenatal Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Workshop

  • Opportunity to learn about breastfeeding before baby arrives!
  • Facilitated by a registered nurse/international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC)
  • For more information and to register visit Pre- and Postnatal Health.

Health811

Health811 offers free breastfeeding/chestfeeding telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 8-1-1.

General Supports and Resources

211: Information and referral services for Eastern Ontario. We connect individuals to social, governmental and health resources for issues such as: parenting, child care, disabilities, finances, employment, stress, recreation, sexuality, seniors support, bereavement and more. 

Bethany Hope Centre

Centre des services communautaires Vanier

Health811

Health Canada: Ten Valuable Tips for Successful Breastfeeding (PDF)

Mothercraft Ottawa

Ottawa Breastfeeds

Orleans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre

Parent Resource Centre

Rural Family Connections

Somerset West Community Health Centre

St. Mary's Home 

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