La Leche League Canada
Site: Burlington Group - No Physical Address
Service: Breastfeeding Support Group
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2895 | Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | La Leche League, Canadian Breastfeeding Referral Line 1-800-665-4324 |
| Website | https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-burlington-group |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/LLLBurlington Instagram: www.instagram.com/lalecheleaguecanada/?hl=en RSS: www.lllc.ca/rss.xml Twitter: www.twitter.com/lllcanada |
| Primary Contact | Erica, Accredited Leader; Phone: 905-637-0053 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered charity that provides information, support and encouragement to women who wish to breastfeed or are currently breastfeeding * mothers are encouraged to attend meetings before the baby's birth and continue until weaning. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Serves those who: * are expecting a baby and want to know more about breastfeeding * are already breastfeeding and want help with challenges * need information on starting solids or weaning * want to meet other breastfeeding moms to share support and experiences Mothers are encouraged to attend meetings before the baby's birth and continue until weaning. Breastfeeding prenatal classes are available where partners or support person to the mother are encouraged to attend Burlington group provides mother-to-mother support * leader is an experienced nursing mother with up-to-date breastfeeding knowledge and training Meeting topics include benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby * avoiding, identifying and overcoming breastfeeding difficulties * optimizing position and latch * adjusting to life with a breastfed baby * breastfed baby behaviour |
| Hours | Meetings: * first Wednesday of each month, 7 pm-8:30 pm at Ontario Early Years Centre, 645 Plains Rd E in Aldershot * third Wednesday of each month, 10 am-11:30am at Grace Anglican Church, 157 Mill St N in Waterdown |
| Areas Served | Burlington - and area |
| Eligibility | Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding and women supporting breastfeeding Moms |
| Application | Drop in |
| Languages | English ; French ; Ukrainian |
| Fees | None - for meetings and support services |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - accessible washroom and a ramp |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Main Category | Child / Family Services ; Health Care |
| Secondary Category | Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs |
