Breastfeeding Support
Pregnancy Care
Provided by Island Health
Provides information on mother and baby health, in addition to breastfeeding support.
Breast milk is the best food for babies and also protects against infections and disease. Breastfeeding is best for mother’s health too – it reduces risk of breast cancer and helps to promote return to pre-pregnancy weight. Learn more about feeding your baby.
No referral required; contact your local Public Health Unit (check website below for contact info) if you need extra support with feeding your baby or if you have questions about your health or the health of your baby. On weekends you can also call the Infant Feeding and New Parent Support Line: 1-855-339-6825 (Voicemail messages will be returned by a public health nurse within 24 hours). Additional related services that the Public Health Unit can discuss and refer patients to are: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Service (PFSS) and the Assessment and Consult Service.
No referral required; contact your local Public Health Unit (check website below for contact info) if you need extra support with feeding your baby or if you have questions about your health or the health of your baby. On weekends you can also call the Infant Feeding and New Parent Support Line: 1-855-339-6825 (Voicemail messages will be returned by a public health nurse within 24 hours). Additional related services that the Public Health Unit can discuss and refer patients to are: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Service (PFSS) and the Assessment and Consult Service.
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Public Health Unit - Parksville
- Public Health Unit - Ladysmith
- Public Health Unit - Princess Royal Family Centre - Nanaimo
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided by phone
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.