Breastfeeding Consultation Services

There are several Breastfeeding Coalitions in place across the province and like other breastfeeding support groups; we strive to provide the community with a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in a healthy development of baby and mother. We help parents everywhere by providing education, encouragement and mother to mother support.

Together we can continue to contribute to improve the health of Canadians by supporting women everywhere as they respond to the needs of their children.

If you are interested in either becoming a support person, or if you need support in breastfeeding please contact me (diane@ breastfeedwindsor.org -no spaces) and I will do all I can to connect you with someone that will be suited to you and your needs.

Sincerely,

Diane Pepin, Nicky Syed
Windsor and Essex County Breastfeeding Coalition

Windsor and Essex County area La Leche League Canada Meetings and Leaders

All La Leche League Canada Leaders are volunteers. They are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are trained to provide up-to-date breastfeeding information, encouragement, and support.
All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend monthly Group meetings. Anytime is a good time to come to a La Leche League meeting: when pregnant, with a new baby or when considering weaning.

La Leche League Canada (LLLC)

is a national charitable organization that is affiliated with La Leche League International (LLLI). LLLC provides education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed While a series of four meetings with the following topics is rotated throughout the year, the specific content varies significantly depending on the current focus and the needs of those present.

Meeting 1: The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby
Meeting 2: Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Meeting 3: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Meeting 4: Nutrition and Weaning

For More Information: Contact a local La Leche League Leader for breastfeeding information or for more information about meetings.
As Leaders are volunteers answering calls from their homes, please call during daytime/early evening hours. They will make every effort to return your call in a timely manner. If you do not hear back from a Leader within twenty four hours please contact our breastfeeding referral service for another Leader near you.
For EMERGENCY situations please contact a health care provider in your community.

Windsor Essex County Monday group

Meeting Day: 3rd Monday of the month
Meeting Location: 2255 Totten Rd. (Westside Church of Christ)
Start time: 7:00 pm
Approximate Duration: 1.5 hours
Leader's Name Phone Number
Leah Marie 519-973-1119

Windsor Wednesday group

Monthly Meeting Information:
Meeting Day: last* Wednesday of the month
Meeting Location: the Salvation Army Eastwood Community Church on Lauzon Road at Forest Glade Drive
Start time: 7:00pm
Approximate Duration: 2 hours
Please Note: * except holidays
Leader's Name Phone Number Email Address
Diana 519-736-3058 mommas_secrets@yahoo.ca
Helen Bratzel 519-948-1968

La Leche League Canada: Leamington Group

This Group does not currently hold monthly meetings.
Leader's Name Phone Number
Karen 519-825-7555

La Leche League Canada: Chatham Group

Please contact la Leche League Canada for information in this area.

La Leche League Canada - London Chapter

Email: ofm@lllc.ca
Website: www.lllc.ca
Address: Mail c/o: Kimberly Charron
67 Renny Cr
London, ON
N6E 2C4
Location: London and Elgin meetings Hours: 9-9 daily
Executives: Kimberly Charron - Chapter Leader
519-686-1514
Daytime Group - 10:00am last Wednesday of each month, Wortley Baptist Church *
Leader: Kimberly (519-686-1514)
Evening Group - 7:30pm 2nd Thursday of each month, Westmount Mall in Ontario Early Years Centre * Leader: Suzanne (519-641-2822)
Languages (other than English): In some cases, volunteers in French are available; for French service in all other cases, clients are referred to Ligue La Leche; French website for Ligue La Leche
Application: Call toll-free number or a local leader
Fees: Membership available
Eligibility / Population(s) Served: Women with an interest in breastfeeding

La Leche League Canada: St. Catharines Group

Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday of the month
Meeting Location: Niagara Celebration Church,
310 Scott St. (parking and entrance at rear)
Start time: 10:00 am
Approximate Duration: 1.5 hours
Please Note: This LLLC Group also offers meetings in Niagara Falls and Beamsville.
Leader's Name Phone Number Email Address
Fiona 905-227-9776 birthpassion@cogeco.ca

http://groups.lllc.ca/groups.php?prov=ON#CSO for more information and other breastfeeding support locations in Canada

I hope that all women that are pregnant, or have a new baby will either contact a LLL leader, or come to a meeting and get current information, and FABULOUS support on breastfeeding.
The meetings are fun, and it is so wonderful to get together once a month with other moms that are trying to feed their babies naturally.
Oh, and even if you are not nursing, if you want to nurse the next time, then come out to a meeting, and get armed with power and accurate information.

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If you would like to be a part of the next challenge that takes place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 please contact me.

Windsor and Essex County Breastfeeding Coalition