Local Supports and the Halton Breastfeeding Connection

Pregnant

• Register at least 1 month before your due date.
• Get paired with a local volunteer who will contact you before you give birth”
• After you deliver your baby, your parent volunteer will continue to offer support.

Register for Halton Breastfeeding Connection when you are pregnant or call 311.

New baby

A trained parent volunteer will call and support you with your breastfeeding questions.

Register for Halton Breasfeeding Connection after you have your baby or call 311.

To be a volunteer we ask that you:

• Have breastfed for a minimum of 4-6 months.
• Have positive feelings about breastfeeding.
• Are enthusiastic and available to support new parents with their breastfeeding questions over the phone.
• Live in Halton and be familiar with local parenting and breastfeeding resources.
• Be available to attend two volunteer orientation sessions, and a twice a year update session.

As a telephone support volunteer, you are expected to:

• Learn how to provide telephone support.
• Communicate regularly with your volunteer coordinator.
• Contact breastfeeding program parents prior to their baby’s birth.
• Provide regular ongoing support to breastfeeding parents after their baby comes home.
• Be familiar with local breastfeeding supports and services.
• Update your breastfeeding knowledge.
• Understand the limits of your peer role and recognize when a client needs professional support.
• Email hbfc@halton.ca for more information.