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: 05 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Toll Free La Leche League, Canadian Breastfeeding Referral Line 1-800-665-4324 |
| LLLBurlington@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://www.lllc.ca/lllc-burlington-group |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/LLLBurlington Instagram: www.instagram.com/lalecheleaguecanada/?hl=en Twitter: www.twitter.com/lllcanada |
| Primary Contact | Erica, Accredited Leader; Phone: 289-795-0472 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered charity that provides information, support and encouragement to women who wish to breastfeed or are currently breastfeeding |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Burlington group provides mother-to-mother support * leader is an experienced nursing mother with up-to-date breastfeeding knowledge and training 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 * 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 Wed of each month, 7 pm-8:30 pm at EarlyON Child and Family Centre |
| Areas Served | Burlington - and area |
| Eligibility | Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding and women supporting breastfeeding Moms |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; French ; Russian ; Ukrainian |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | EarlyON Child and Family Centre (meetings only) 645 Plains Rd E Burlington, ON L7T 4J5 View Google Map |
| Intersection | King Rd and Plains Rd E |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - accessible washroom and a ramp |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Health Care |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy |
| Service Categories | Breastfeeding Support Programs |
