Breastfeeding support
Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers many free breastfeeding services.
Breastfeeding support group
Come and socialize with other pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
Share experiences and tips, ask questions, get information and feel supported in a safe and non-judgmental environment. No registration needed. Mothers and partners are welcome to drop-in. Coffee and tea provided.
Groups are currently on-hold.
Sudbury location
- NEW location! EarlyON Minnow Lake, Pius XII Catholic School, 44 Third Avenue, Sudbury.
- NEW time! Every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
A breastfeeding companion – ABC program
Get mom-to-mom telephone support.
Pregnant or Breastfeeding? The ABC program matches you with a trained breastfeeding support mom who also has breastfeeding experience. Through telephone support, these volunteers can guide you along in your breastfeeding journey and provide encouragement, information, practical suggestions, empathy, and understanding, in a caring, non-judgmental way.
Breastfeeding clinic
At our breastfeeding clinic, you will receive one-on-one support from a certified breastfeeding consultant or specially trained nurse. Consultants will lead you through common breastfeeding challenges and help you reach your breastfeeding goals.
Prenatal and postnatal appointments are available Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call to book an appointment.
Additional support
For breastfeeding questions or to sign up for any of the above services, call 705.522.9200, ext. 342.
For other breastfeeding services available in your community visit ontariobreastfeeds.ca or call Health811 at 811 (TTY: 1.866.797.0007) for 24/7 breastfeeding support.
This item was last modified on February 24, 2023