Infant Feeding & Nutrition - 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.
Accessing Breastfeeding Support Services
Accessing Breastfeeding Support Services
- No referral is required to access these supports
- Contact your local Public Health Unit if you need extra support from a lactation consultant with feeding your baby, or if you have questions about your health or the health of your baby.
- Service is available in-person during the week, dependent upon the location but often on a drop-in basis or as a home visit as needed.
- On weekends you can also call the Infant Feeding and New Parent Support Line for necessary support at 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!- Diabetes Education Program - Central/North Island (Island Health)
- Pregnancy Support Services
- Penelakut Health Center
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.