Help With Breastfeeding – Lactation Consultants – Breastfeeding Support Services in Toronto

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For Toronto families requiring support and help with breastfeeding, there are a number of organizations and professionals available to help.

Below is an up-to-date (as of April 7th, 2017) list of clinics and public health services available to help:

OHIP-Insured (or Partially Insured) Services:

1. Better Breastfeeding @ Kindercare Pediatrics
Cost: Fully OHIP-insured
a. 491 Eglinton Ave W. #301
t. 416.848.7665
e. [email protected]
w. http://betterbreastfeeding.ca

2. The Breastfeeding Collective @ Kindercare Pediatrics
Customized care from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. No judgement and no pressure. No referral required. LGBTQ positive
Cost: Fully OHIP-insured
a. 491 Eglinton Ave W. #301
t. 416.848.0269
e. [email protected]
w. http://breastfeedingcollective.com

3. The Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute
Cost: $60.00 +HST per visit.  Remainder is OHIP-insured.
1255 Sheppard Avenue East
t. 416-498-0002
e. [email protected]
w. http://nbci.ca/

4. The Victoria Park Breastfeeding Clinic
Cost: Fully OHIP-insured
a. 1448 Lawrence ave East. #214
t. 647-344-5990
e. [email protected]
w. http://www.breastfeedinghelptoronto.blogspot.ca/

Private Lactation Consultant Services

Most lactation consultants in private practice charge $100-$150 per visit.
Some extended health insurance plans provide coverage for these services.
Appointments can often be arranged at mother’s home, or even post-partum in the hospital.
Fully trained lactation consultants have the IBCLC designation (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) whose license is govern by the International Lactation Consultant Association.
For a list of private board certified lactation consultants in the Toronto Area, please contact us.

Toronto Public Health  Breastfeeding Clinics, Support Groups, and Counselling Service

Please click here for the most up-to-date information about the clinics below

And visit Toronto Public Health’s Breastfeeding web page here: http://www.toronto.ca/health/breastfeeding/free_services.htm

Black Creek Community Health Centre
North York Sheridan Mall
2202 Jane Street, Suite 5
North York, ON M4M 1A4
t.  416-249-8000 x2253

Black Creek Community Health Centre
Yorkgate Mall
1 Yorkgate Boulevard, Suite 202
North York, ON M3N 3A1
t. 416-246-2388

Etobicoke Civic Centre
399 The West Mall, Lower Level
Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Y2
t.  416-338-7600

Flemingdon Health Centre
Fairview Community Health
5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 359
North York, ON M2J 2Z1
t. 416-640-5298

North York General Hospital (NYGH)
Branson Site
555 Finch Avenue West
North York, ON M2R 1N5
t. 416-633-9420 x16046

Rexdale Community Health Centre
8 Taber Road
Etobicoke, ON M9W 3A4
t. 416-744-6312

Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS)
Centenary Site
2867 Ellesmere Road, Main Floor (Birthing Centre)
Scarborough, ON M1E 4B9
t. 416-284-8131 x4530

TAIBU Community Health Centre
27 Tapscott Road, Unit 1
Scarborough, ON M1B 4Y7
t. 416-644-3536

The Crossways Mall
Toronto Public Health (TPH)
2340 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON M6P 4B2
t.  416-338-7600

The Scarborough Hospital
Birchmount Campus
3030 Birchmount Road, Fourth floor 4B (paediatrics)
Scarborough, ON M1W 3W3
t. 416-495-2843

The Scarborough Hospital
General Campus
3050 Lawrence Avenue East
2nd Floor Rm. 247C
Scarborough, ON M1P 2V5
416-495-2843

Toronto East General Hospital
825 Coxwell Avenue
1st Floor, G-Wing (Mortimer Lobby)
East York, ON M4C 3E7
416-469-6667

Toronto Public Health (TPH)
Lisgar Office
51 Lisgar Street
Toronto, ON M6J 0B9
416-338-7600

Unison Health and Community Services
Keele/Rogers Site
1651 Keele Street, 3rd floor
North York, ON M6M 3W2
t. 416-653-5400 x1300

William Osler Health System (WOHS)
Etobicoke Site101 Humber College Boulevard
Etobicoke, ON M9V 1R8
t. 416-747-3400 x32303