Last Reviewed: August 2011
Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding services
The Region of Peel offers the following free services to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding:
Region of Peel - Public Health Nurse - Telephone Support
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Whether you're a health professional or a parent, you can talk with a Public Health Nurse about any breastfeeding questions or concerns.
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Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Caledon residents call free of charge at 905-584-2216
- View Breastfeeding is Going Places pamphlet
Region of Peel Public Health - Breastfeeding Clinics
- You and your new baby (birth to six weeks old) can see a Public Health Nurse for help with breastfeeding.
Clinic locations:
- Brampton (map)
- Meadowvale (map)
- To make an appointment call Region of Peel -- Public Health at 905-799-7700
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View Breastfeeding is Going Places pamphlet
Breastfeeding Companions - Peer Support Program
Sign up for this free support program to talk with a mother who has breastfed her own children. Experienced mothers have volunteered to help you over the phone until your baby is six months old.
Here's what some mothers have said about the program:
“Encouraged me to keep trying and always complimented me. She told me I was doing a great job. This kept me motivated.”
“Just having someone to talk to made it a bit easier.”
“She [Breastfeeding Companion] was very reassuring and gave me confidence.”
When should I register?
Register while you are pregnant or soon after your baby is born. After you register, a Public Health Nurse will call you to match you with a Breastfeeding Companion.
How do I register?
Register by phone or by mailing in a registration form (PDF 1.16 MB).
What if English isn’t my first language?
We have volunteers who speak a number of languages and we will try to match you with a mom who speaks the same language as you.
Interested in volunteering?
We're looking for mothers who have had a positive breastfeeding experience for at least six months and who value the importance of breastfeeding. You must be able to attend a one-day training session (lunch is provided) and be willing to provide telephone support to mothers living in Peel.
Breastfeeding Advocacy
- This is a group for mothers who wish to support breastfeeding in Peel.
- Contact the Peel Breastfeeding Coalition by calling Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 for more information.
- Print flyer (
PDF file, 22KB)
Other breastfeeding services
| Public Health Departments |
Peel |
905-799-7700 |
Halton |
905-825-6000 |
Toronto |
416-338-7600 |
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (Orangeville) |
1-800-265-7293 Ext. 3616 |
| Breastfeeding Clinics |
Peel Public Health Breastfeeding Clinics
• Brampton (Bramalea Civic Centre - 150 Central Park Drive)
• Meadowvale (Meadowvale Town Centre) |
905-799-7700 for all Peel Health Breastfeeding Clinics |
Credit Valley Hospital |
905-813-3324 |
Trillium Health Centre |
905-848-7653 |
William Osler Health System
Brampton Civic Hospital
Etobicoke General Hospital |
905-494-2120 Ext. 50076
416-747-3400 Ext. 2303 |
Halton Healthcare Services
Georgetown Hospital
Milton District Hospital
Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital |
905-873-0111 Ext. 245
905-878-2383 905-845-2571 |
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital (Burlington) |
905-681-4840 |
Headwaters Health Care Centre (Orangeville) |
1-800-265-7293 Ext. 3616 |
Dr. Manson & Dr. Hayward |
905-456-2396 |
Dr. Newman |
416-498-0002 |
Postpartum Mood Disorder (PMD) Resources
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Peel Postpartum Family Support Line: Caring emotional telephone support for women and their families during pregnancy and after the birth of baby.
www.PMDinPeel.ca Provides information and resources about PMD for service providers and families in the Region of Peel |
905-459-8441 |
Family Services of Peel |
905-453-5775 |
Catholic Family Services of Peel |
905-450-1680 |
Postpartum Mood Disorder Support Groups locations in Brampton, Mississauga and Bolton |
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Life with a New Baby
Provincial Best Start Postpartum depression campaign website www.lifewithnewbaby.ca |
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Credit Valley Hospital Reproductive Mental Health Program: Physician referral required, speak with your healthcare provider
Other Medical/Clinical Services |
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| Information Lines |
Motherisk
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416-813-6780 |
La Leche League Canada
La Leche League International |
1-800-665-4324
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Ontario Human Rights Commission
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1-800-387-9080 |
Telehealth Ontario |
1-866-797-0000 |
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