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Breastfeeding Resources

August Breastfeeding Support Services Calendar

September 2010 Breastfeeding Support Services Calendar

 

FREE Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

One of the best ways a pregnant woman can prepare for breastfeeding is to learn as much as she can about breastfeeding before the baby arrives.

The Maternity Centre located beside the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital on Oliver Road offers a one time 2 hour free breastfeeding class for prenatal women and their support person.  To view the poster for all the details click here.  To register call 684-6228.

 

Breastfeeding Support Groups

Bosom Buddies is a no charge drop-in mother to mother support group located at the maternity centre for moms with babies who are up to 8 weeks of age.  This group is led by a lactation consultant on Fridays. Call 684-6228 for more information.

The Breastfeeding Friends Support Group & Clinic is a no charge drop-in mother to mother support group for moms and babies of all ages.  A Lactation Consultant from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is available to see moms on a first come basis.  This group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3pm at the following locations:

Best Start Northwood Hub 
Sherbrooke School
110 Sherbrooke Street
1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month

Best Start McIntrye Hub
Our Lady of Charity School
370 County Blvd
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

                        Call 625-5972 for more information.

La Leche League is a mother to mother support group that meets monthly, led by experienced breastfeeding counselors who also provide telephone support.  Prenatal information and support is available and prenatal women are welcome to attend meetings.  For information about meeting dates and location call:

Margo              346-8477

Courtney          474-3574

Nancy              251-8707

 

 

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Last Updated: 8/31/2010

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