Where to Get Breastfeeding Help

Breastfeeding:  Where To Get Help In Simcoe and Muskoka

Your Health Connection -  providing breastfeeding information and support:

• Talk one-to-one with a public health nurse
• Ask about a home visit with a public health nurse (Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program)
• Find out more about breastfeeding supports in your own area
• Get connected with local resources
• Register for health unit Getting Ready for Baby series, includes a class on infant feeding / breastfeeding

Public health professionals are just a phone call away Monday through Friday on our Health Connection phone lines. Call (705) 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 (toll free) to speak with a public health nurse. You can also email your question to us.

Local Breastfeeding Supports

The Breastfeeding Place (offered in Simcoe County) and Breastfeeding & More (offered in The District of Muskoka):

• weekly drop-in programs for new families that provide an opportunity for both peer and professional support in an informal setting. 

These programs offer new mothers:

• A welcoming place to breastfeed
• A chance to talk about breastfeeding, infant and child health, developmental stages, and parenting
• An opportunity to ask questions and receive support from a public health nurse
• Mom-to-mom support in a friendly group atmosphere

For times and locations near you, please contact Your Health Connection (705) 721-7520 or
1-877-721-7520 (toll free)

La Leche League

• breastfeeding information, support and encouragement  1-800-665-4324

Breastfeeding Clinics

Royal Victoria Hospital Breastfeeding Clinic (Barrie)

• A drop-in clinic offering one-to-one support  from a lactation consultant. 
  Open twice weekly, call for times and location.  (705) 728-9090  ext. 46444 option “4”

Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital Breastfeeding Clinic (Orillia) 

• Call to make an appointment with a lactation consultant. (705) 325-2201 ext. 3573

Southlake Regional Centre Breastfeeding Clinic (Newmarket)  

• Offering one-to-one support & help for nursing mothers up to 6 weeks postpartum. (905) 895-4521 ext 2665

Dr. Jack Newman

1. Canadian paediatrician and breastfeeding expert with clinics in Alliston and Toronto
2. For individual consultation and appointment clinic.
   (physician referral required for baby) breastfeeding@ccnm.edu (Toronto clinic) or breastfeeding@live.com (Alliston clinic)
3. Voicemail contact if unable to use email (416) 813-5757 option “3”
4. Dr. Jack Newman breastfeeding help on-line

Provincial Breastfeeding Supports

Canadian Paediatric Society

• child and youth health information from Canada’s paediatric experts

Motherisk

• experts on the safety of medications, infections, and chemical exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding  (416) 813-6780

Telehealth

• 24 hr health information line, talk with a registered nurse (866) 797-0000

Breastfeeding Website Links

• Access a list of recommended breastfeeding websites.