Looking for breastfeeding support?

Breastfeeding support is available throughout Ottawa and the surrounding region. The resources below offer lactation support, breastfeeding education, peer support groups, and guidance for families during the newborn period.

La Leche League Canada

Provides free breastfeeding and chestfeeding support through peer-led support groups, virtual and in-person meetings, and telephone support for families during pregnancy and throughout the breastfeeding journey. Families can connect with experienced volunteers for practical guidance, reassurance, and community support.

Contact:
lllcottawa@gmail.com

Community Health Centres (CHCs)

Several Community Health Centres across Ottawa offer breastfeeding and postpartum support programs for families. Services may include group support for parents of multiples, breastfeeding education, virtual Q&A sessions with lactation consultants, and connections to local parenting resources.

One example is the Carlington Community Health Centre, which offers community-based supports for new parents and families.

Centretown Community Health Centre Breastfeeding Support

Provides in-person breastfeeding appointments with support for feeding concerns, latch difficulties, milk supply questions, and infant feeding guidance during the postpartum period.

Location:
420 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 2N6

Contact:
info@centretownchc.org
613-233-4697

Ottawa Public Health Breastfeeding Resources

Offers evidence-based breastfeeding information, educational materials, and guidance on newborn feeding, latch, milk supply, and infant nutrition for families in Ottawa.

Ottawa Public Health Information Line to speak to a nurse at 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, M-F.

Canadian Paediatric Society – Caring for Kids

Provides trusted Canadian information on infant feeding, breastfeeding, formula feeding, and introducing solids during the first year of life. Resources are written for parents using evidence-based recommendations.

Parenting in Ottawa Breastfeeding Support

Provides information on local breastfeeding support services, parenting drop-ins, and community breastfeeding programs across Ottawa. Families can search for nearby breastfeeding support and parenting resources.

Visit:

Parenting in Ottawa – Breastfeeding Support

Or call 2-1-1 (available 24 hours/day) to help find the Parenting in Ottawa or breastfeeding support drop-in nearest you.

Private Lactation Consultant Services

Families looking for individualized breastfeeding support can connect with private lactation consultants in the Ottawa region for assistance with latch concerns, milk supply, pumping, feeding challenges, and infant feeding support.