Breastfeeding Resources in Ottawa

Do you have questions about your baby’s health?
Do you need help with infant feeding?  

Explore the drop-down list below for information about infant feeding support and weight check clinics in your community. 

Please call or check online before heading out.

Local Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support

La Leche League Canada:  Parents can go to monthly gatherings (in-person and/or virtual) to get breastfeeding and chestfeeding information and support. The meetings also give parents the chance to meet other breastfeeding families. La Leche League Canada offers telephone support for pregnant and breastfeeding people. You can contact them for breastfeeding information and support 7 days a week.

Multiple Births Canada Breastfeeding Support NetworkSupport for families thinking about breastfeeding or are breastfeeding more than one baby.

Ottawa BreastfeedsProvides families in Ottawa and the region with access to information about breastfeeding support services.

Breastfeeding Guides:

Do you have more questions about parenting?

  • Connect with a registered nurse from Health811 for free, secure, and confidential health advice. Service is available 24/7 in English and French, with translation support also offered in other languages. Call 8-1-1 or visit Health811.ontario.ca.
  • Connect with a Community Navigator from 2-1-1 for information about community programs and resources across Eastern Ontario. Helpline service is available 24/7 and in many different languages. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca.
  • Connect with other parents on the Parenting in Ottawa Facebook page.
  • There are a variety of services to make it easier for your child to grow up healthy in Ottawa.
  • You can update your child's immunization record using either the Immunization Connect Ontario (ICON) Tool or the CANImmunize App
  • If you have received a message from Ottawa Public Health such as a letter or a call regarding immunization, an infectious disease, or infection control lapse, please call 613-580-6744 and listen to the menu options carefully.

Contact Us

Ottawa Public Health
100 Constellation Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K2G 6J8

T 613-PARENTS (613-727-3687)
TTY 613-580-9656
TF 1-866-426-8885
Email: Email Ottawa Public Health