Huron Perth Public Health, Breastfeeding Supports

Huron Perth Public Health

Site: Telephone Service

Service: Breastfeeding Supports

Record #: CWD2115

Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 16 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Breastfeeding support available by phone from a public health nurse - Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm- 1-888-221-2133. Prenatal eLearning available that includes breastfeeding module and information. Register HERE

In-person Breastfeeding Clinic support available through Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Stratford General Hospital Maternal Child Unit - Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-noon - families can call anytime 519-272-8232 or 1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232.

Have a family doctor? Ensure to check if breastfeeding support is available from your family health team.

Mothers Initiating Lactation Knowledge and Support (MILKS) Facebook group is a peer-to peer group that provides support, encouragement and links to community breastfeeding and parenting resources for breastfeeding families in Huron and Perth counties.

Service Details

Hours	Breastfeeding support available by phone Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Huron County ; Perth County
Eligibility	Mothers, fathers, support people and their infants
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	Stratford Canada N5A 1L4
Physical Access	No applicable

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone	1-888-221-2133
After Hours Phone	1-800-431-2054
E-Mail	askhpph@hpph.ca
Website	https://www.hpph.ca/classes-clinics-services/prenatal-and-parenting-support/infant-feeding-clinics-and-supports/
Primary Contact	Phone: 1-888-221-2133
Alternate Contact	Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health
Mailing Address	653 West Gore St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 1L4