Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Stratford General Hospital, Breastfeeding Clinic, Stratford General Hospital

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

Site: Stratford General Hospital

Service: Breastfeeding Clinic, Stratford General Hospital

Record #: PER2425

Last Modified: 17 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 15 Mar 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Breast milk is the best food for newborn babies.

The Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and the World Health Organization recommend:

breast milk only for feeding your baby from birth to 6 months
continuing to breastfeed for up to 2 years or more after introducing solid foods

Breastfeeding moms may call the Maternal Child Unit at any time to receive support from our nursing staff.

Please call the Maternal Child Unit to book an appointment.

One support person may accompany you.

Breastfeeding Information and Supports:

To learn more about breastfeeding and the supports available in Huron and Perth Counties, Counties, please visit Huron Perth Public Health's website - click here

To learn more about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding, please visit The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada's website - click here

Located in East Building

Service Details

Hours	Stratford Clinic: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served	Perth County ; Perth County
Eligibility	Breastfeeding mothers and support people.
Application	Call for details or drop in at the Maternal / Children's Unit.
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	46 General Hospital Dr Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2Y6
Intersection	John St S and Cambria St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-272-8210 Ext 8232, Call and speak to a charge nurse who will be able to provide assistance
Toll Free Phone	1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232
After Hours Phone	519-272-8232, Call and speak to a charge nurse who will be able to provide assistance
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hphanews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huronperthhealthcarealliance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huron-perth-healtcare-alliance/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/hpha_news YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfcBPE5QIvQiBm9gu2Ek0A
Primary Contact	Audra Boersen, Manager, Maternal Child & Scheduling Programs; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2323; Email: audra.boersen@hpha.ca
Alternate Contact	Lori Merner, Director Patient Care; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2356; Email: lori.merner@hpha.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Mark Gibson, Corporate Lead Volunteer Services & Student Engagement, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2551; Email: mark.gibson@hpha.ca