Community Support
Breastfeeding support within your own family, as well as within your community are important factors that will influence your decision to breastfeed. Here are a few groups and organizations within our community that you can contact to find further breastfeeding support.
Canada Games Centre, Breastfeeding support with a doula during Public Health Drop-In,, Halifax, Mondays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Chebucto Family Centre, Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Spryfield, Tuesday 10:00am-11:30am (also phone or in-home support all week). 902-479-3031 Ext 312
East Hants Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Elmsdale, 2nd Friday/ month 10:30am-12:00pm, 4th Monday/month 6:30pm-8:00pm, 902-758-3114
Fiddleheads Kid Shop, Breastfeeding Support Group with a naturopathic doctor, Dartmouth, Mondays 9:30am-10:30am, 902-405-8801
J D Shatford Library, Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Hubbards, Tuesdays, 10:00am -12:00pm, 902-857-4215 or 902-802-4334
Le Leche League, 902-470-7029
Nurtured Products for Parenting, Breastfeeding Drop-In with a Doula,Halifax, Mondays 11am-12pm , 902-405-4367
Parents of Multiple Births Association, (POMBA), One to one peer support - 902-435-3403 or info@pomba.ca
Prospect Road Community Centre, Breastfeeding support with a doula, 2141 Prospect Rd. Hatchet Lake, Mondays - 9:30am-11:30am, 902-852-2711
Public Health Family Drop in Clinics, Call for more info 902-481-5800
Sobey's, Breastfeeding Support, Windsor St., Halifax, Fridays - 10:00am-12:00pm (dietician also present)
Canada Games Centre, Breastfeeding support with a doula during Public Health Drop-In,, Halifax, Mondays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Chebucto Family Centre, Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Spryfield, Tuesday 10:00am-11:30am (also phone or in-home support all week). 902-479-3031 Ext 312
East Hants Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Elmsdale, 2nd Friday/ month 10:30am-12:00pm, 4th Monday/month 6:30pm-8:00pm, 902-758-3114
Fiddleheads Kid Shop, Breastfeeding Support Group with a naturopathic doctor, Dartmouth, Mondays 9:30am-10:30am, 902-405-8801
J D Shatford Library, Breastfeeding Support Group with a doula, Hubbards, Tuesdays, 10:00am -12:00pm, 902-857-4215 or 902-802-4334
Le Leche League, 902-470-7029
Nurtured Products for Parenting, Breastfeeding Drop-In with a Doula,Halifax, Mondays 11am-12pm , 902-405-4367
Parents of Multiple Births Association, (POMBA), One to one peer support - 902-435-3403 or info@pomba.ca
Prospect Road Community Centre, Breastfeeding support with a doula, 2141 Prospect Rd. Hatchet Lake, Mondays - 9:30am-11:30am, 902-852-2711
Public Health Family Drop in Clinics, Call for more info 902-481-5800
Sobey's, Breastfeeding Support, Windsor St., Halifax, Fridays - 10:00am-12:00pm (dietician also present)
Online Support
If you have questions or concern about breastfeeding, here are a few good websites you can visit for more information.
Ask Dr. Sears, www.Askdrsears.com
Breastfeeding in Nova Scotia, Facebook Group
Dr. Jack Newman, breastfeedinginc.ca
Government of NS, First 6 Weeks
HRM Breastfeeding Community of Practice, Facebook Group
Infant Risk Centre, infantrisk.com
Kelly Mom, kellymom.com
La Leche League, www.lllc.ca or 470-7029
Loving Care Books, Government of Nova Scotia
Medications and Mothers Milk
MOTHERISK motherisk .org or 1-877-439-2744
The Leaky B@@b Facebook Group
Ask Dr. Sears, www.Askdrsears.com
Breastfeeding in Nova Scotia, Facebook Group
Dr. Jack Newman, breastfeedinginc.ca
Government of NS, First 6 Weeks
HRM Breastfeeding Community of Practice, Facebook Group
Infant Risk Centre, infantrisk.com
Kelly Mom, kellymom.com
La Leche League, www.lllc.ca or 470-7029
Loving Care Books, Government of Nova Scotia
Medications and Mothers Milk
MOTHERISK motherisk .org or 1-877-439-2744
The Leaky B@@b Facebook Group
In Home Support
Doulas provide valuable physical, emotional and informational support to you and your partner before, during and after the birth of your baby. Here are a few groups and organizations you can contact to find a doula:
DONA International
Nova Scotia Doula Association
Volunteer Doula Program, Spryfield 479-0508
Some other in home supports:
Private Lactation Consultants
Public Health Services Healthy Development Unit
DONA International
Nova Scotia Doula Association
Volunteer Doula Program, Spryfield 479-0508
Some other in home supports:
Private Lactation Consultants
Public Health Services Healthy Development Unit
For families dealing with significant life stressors:
- Extra Support for Parents Volunteer Service (E.S.P.), IWK Health Centre, 470-7111 - E.S.P. is an in-home IWK program for families with infants in the metro Halifax-Dartmouth-Sackville area. E.S.P. volunteers provide a listening ear, information on parenting and local resources as well as help with caring for the child(ren). Excessive stressors can increase the chances that a mother and baby will stop breastfeeding; the support of an E.S.P. volunteer may help families continue to breastfeed.
Telephone Support
If you have questions or concerns about breastfeeding, here is a list of groups and organizations you can contact.
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre, 902-454-9444
Chebucto Family Centre, 902-479-3031
Fairview Family Centre, Fairview, 902-443-9569
Health Link Nova Scotia, 811
IWK Clinical Nutrition, 902-470-7074
La Leche League, 902-470-7029
LEA Place Women’s Centre, Sheet Harbour, 902-885-2668
MOTHERISK 1-877-439-2744
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre, Cole Harbour, 902-434-8952
Parents of Multiple Births Association (POMBA), 902-435-3403
Public Health Services, 902-481-5800
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre, 902-454-9444
Chebucto Family Centre, 902-479-3031
Fairview Family Centre, Fairview, 902-443-9569
Health Link Nova Scotia, 811
IWK Clinical Nutrition, 902-470-7074
La Leche League, 902-470-7029
LEA Place Women’s Centre, Sheet Harbour, 902-885-2668
MOTHERISK 1-877-439-2744
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre, Cole Harbour, 902-434-8952
Parents of Multiple Births Association (POMBA), 902-435-3403
Public Health Services, 902-481-5800
Recommended Readings
There are many books published about breastfeeding, here are a few good ones we recommend.
Breastfeeding Basics, Government of NS
Breastfeeding Made Simple, by Nancy Mohrbacher
Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk, by Diana West
Defining Your Own Success, by Diana West
Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Dr. Jack Newman
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Ina May Gaskin
Loving Care, Government of NS
Medications and Mothers Milk, by Thomas Hale
The Breastfeeding Answer Book, by La Leche League International
The Breastfeeding Book, by Martha Sears and William Sears
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers, by Dr. Jack Newman & Theresa Pitman
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by Le Leche League
Breastfeeding Basics, Government of NS
Breastfeeding Made Simple, by Nancy Mohrbacher
Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk, by Diana West
Defining Your Own Success, by Diana West
Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Dr. Jack Newman
Ina May’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Ina May Gaskin
Loving Care, Government of NS
Medications and Mothers Milk, by Thomas Hale
The Breastfeeding Answer Book, by La Leche League International
The Breastfeeding Book, by Martha Sears and William Sears
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers, by Dr. Jack Newman & Theresa Pitman
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, by Le Leche League
Resource Centres
Resource Centres provide a variety of programs and supports to families with young children. Your local resource centre is a great place to start if you have questions or concerns about your child, want to meet to other parents or seek parenting advice and support.
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre, Halifax, 454-9444
Chebucto Family Centre,Spryfield, 479-3031
Dartmouth Family Centre, Dartmouth, 464-8234
Eastern Shore Family Resource Centre, Porter's Lake, 827-1461
East Preston Daycare Family Resource Centre, East Preston, 462-7266
Fairview Family Centre, Halifax 443-9569
Family Resource Centre West Hants, Windsor, 798-5961
LEA Place Women’s Centre, Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Memory Lane Family Place, Lower Sackville, 864-6363
Mi’kmaq Child Development Centre, Halifax, 422-7850
Military Family Resource Centre, Halifax 427-7209 and Shearwater 720-1040
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre, Middle Musqudoboit, 384-2794
North End Parent Resource Centre, Halifax, 492-0133
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre (PACT) Cole Harbour, 434-8952
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre, Halifax, 454-9444
Chebucto Family Centre,Spryfield, 479-3031
Dartmouth Family Centre, Dartmouth, 464-8234
Eastern Shore Family Resource Centre, Porter's Lake, 827-1461
East Preston Daycare Family Resource Centre, East Preston, 462-7266
Fairview Family Centre, Halifax 443-9569
Family Resource Centre West Hants, Windsor, 798-5961
LEA Place Women’s Centre, Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Memory Lane Family Place, Lower Sackville, 864-6363
Mi’kmaq Child Development Centre, Halifax, 422-7850
Military Family Resource Centre, Halifax 427-7209 and Shearwater 720-1040
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre, Middle Musqudoboit, 384-2794
North End Parent Resource Centre, Halifax, 492-0133
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre (PACT) Cole Harbour, 434-8952
Pump and Pillows
Here are a few organizations and businesses you can contact if you would like to rent or buy a breast pump and/or breastfeeding pillow.
Babies-R-Us
Chebucto Family Centre, Spryfield 479-3031
Dartmouth Family Centre, Dartmouth, 464-8234
East Preston Daycare & Family Resource Centre, 462-7266
Fiddleheads Kids Shop, Bedford - 902-405-8801; Dartmouth - 902-405-8801
Growth Spurts Consignment, 902-431-7738
LEA Place Women's Centre, Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Local Pharmacies
Nurtured Products for Parenting, website, 405-4367
Parents of Multiple Birth Association (POMBA), 435-3403 or info@pomba.ca
Royal Diaperer, 902-252-3780
The Cotton Penguin, 902-820-1234
Value Village, Halifax 902- 450-5134; Dartmouth 902-482-2600
Babies-R-Us
Chebucto Family Centre, Spryfield 479-3031
Dartmouth Family Centre, Dartmouth, 464-8234
East Preston Daycare & Family Resource Centre, 462-7266
Fiddleheads Kids Shop, Bedford - 902-405-8801; Dartmouth - 902-405-8801
Growth Spurts Consignment, 902-431-7738
LEA Place Women's Centre, Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Local Pharmacies
Nurtured Products for Parenting, website, 405-4367
Parents of Multiple Birth Association (POMBA), 435-3403 or info@pomba.ca
Royal Diaperer, 902-252-3780
The Cotton Penguin, 902-820-1234
Value Village, Halifax 902- 450-5134; Dartmouth 902-482-2600
Parent & Child Groups
If you are interested in meeting new people, having fun with your child and learning about parenting, here are the names of a few organizations that host regular parent and child groups.
Dartmouth Family Centre, Baby & Me Playgroup, Dartmouth, 464-8234
Chebucto Family Centre, Parenting Programs, Spryfield, 479-3031
Chinese Parent Group (facilitated in Mandarin), IWK Health Centre, Halifax, 470-7111
Eastern Shore Family Resource Centre,New Parent Group, Porter’s Lake, 827-1461
East Preston Daycare & Family Resource Centre, New Mom Group, 462-7266
Fairview Family Centre, New Parent Group, Fairview, 443-9569
LEA Place Women’s CentreParent & Tot Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Military Family Resource Centre, Parent & Tot Group Halifax, 427-7209 and Shearwater, 720-1040
North End Parent Resource Centre, Parent & Tot Playgroup, Halifax, 492-0133
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre (PACT), New Parent Group, Cole Harbour, 434-8952
Dartmouth Family Centre, Baby & Me Playgroup, Dartmouth, 464-8234
Chebucto Family Centre, Parenting Programs, Spryfield, 479-3031
Chinese Parent Group (facilitated in Mandarin), IWK Health Centre, Halifax, 470-7111
Eastern Shore Family Resource Centre,New Parent Group, Porter’s Lake, 827-1461
East Preston Daycare & Family Resource Centre, New Mom Group, 462-7266
Fairview Family Centre, New Parent Group, Fairview, 443-9569
LEA Place Women’s CentreParent & Tot Sheet Harbour, 885-2668
Military Family Resource Centre, Parent & Tot Group Halifax, 427-7209 and Shearwater, 720-1040
North End Parent Resource Centre, Parent & Tot Playgroup, Halifax, 492-0133
Parents & Children Together Resource Centre (PACT), New Parent Group, Cole Harbour, 434-8952
Health Services & Professionals
If you have questions or concerns about breastfeeding and need to speak to a professional, here are the names of a few organizations, services and/or groups you could contact.
Chiropractors (specializing in prenatal care, pregnancy and children) website
Family Doctors - website
Health Link Nova Scotia, 811 - website
IWK Clinical Nurse Specialist, 470-6648
IWK Clinical Nutrition, 902-470-7074
Lactation Consultants - website
Midwives - website
Naturopathic Doctors - website
Osteopaths - website
Pharmacists - website
Public Health Services - website
Chiropractors (specializing in prenatal care, pregnancy and children) website
Family Doctors - website
Health Link Nova Scotia, 811 - website
IWK Clinical Nurse Specialist, 470-6648
IWK Clinical Nutrition, 902-470-7074
Lactation Consultants - website
Midwives - website
Naturopathic Doctors - website
Osteopaths - website
Pharmacists - website
Public Health Services - website
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Halifax Regional Municipality, 481-5800
Sheet Harbour, 885-2407 Head of Jeddore, 889-2143 Middle Musquodoboit, 384-2370
Windsor, 798-2264 Breastfeeding Support Line, 481-5852 |
Children's Books
Here are a few good children's books about breastfeeding.
I’m Made of Mama’s Milk by Mary Olsen
Mama’s Milk by Michael Elsohn Ross
The Mystery of the Breast by Victoria De Aboitiz
We Like to Nurse by Chia Martin
I’m Made of Mama’s Milk by Mary Olsen
Mama’s Milk by Michael Elsohn Ross
The Mystery of the Breast by Victoria De Aboitiz
We Like to Nurse by Chia Martin
