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Local Supports and the Halton Breastfeeding Connection

Local Supports and the Halton Breastfeeding Connection

HaltonParents Public Health Nurses

  • Call 311 or 905-825-6000 to speak to a Public Health Nurse about breastfeeding Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Email HaltonParents

This page is written with inclusivity in mind. Learn about the use of inclusive language in Halton’s breastfeeding information.

Breastfeeding clinics, drop-Ins and lactation consultants

Halton Baby Friendly Initiative (HBFI) maintains a comprehensive list of available local breastfeeding supports (external link). Halton Region is a member of HBFI, a non-profit community coalition who promote, protect and support breastfeeding.

Halton Breastfeeding Connection - parent-to-parent breastfeeding phone support

The Halton Breastfeeding Connection is a volunteer program that provides free parent-to-parent telephone support for breastfeeding parents. Trained volunteers are parents who have breastfed a minimum of 4 months.

Our volunteers:

  • Provide help with the normal process of breastfeeding
  • Share information, support and encouragement around breastfeeding
  • Offer support for as long as you need it

Sign up for 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 Breastfeeding Connection after you have your baby or call 311.

Volunteer with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection

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.
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