Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5
Follow-up medical care for newborn babies discharged from the hospital, relating to jaundice care and breastfeeding support from a Lactation Consultant.
Hamilton, ON, L8N 4A6
Provides parents with informed support before, during, and after the birthing process. Services include:
- Baby-Friendly Initiative
- Birthing Unit
- Breastfeeding and Newborn Assessment Clinic (BANA)
- Mother Baby Unit
- Special Care Nursery
A virtual tour of these units is provided online.
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
A prenatal and infancy home visitation program for young, first time parents provided by public health nurses. Program begins during pregnancy and for the first two years of the children's lives.
Goals include improving pregnancy outcomes, improving child health and development, and improving parents' self-sufficiency. Nurses provide support and education on health, child development, parenting issues, life goals and access to community resources.
Public health nurses are available to visit agencies and organizations, to further explain the program and the referral process.
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V3
Free and voluntary program providing in-home support by Public Health Nurses and family home visitors, helping pregnant people and parents with children from birth until school entry with:
- having a healthy pregnancy and birth
- fostering parent-child connection
- promoting child's growth and development
- breastfeeding, infant nutrition, and healthy eating
- mental health support for postpartum depression or anxiety
- connecting parents with community resources
Hamilton, ON, L8N 1J5
Offers free, confidential emergency service for women distressed by pregnancy. Services include information about pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care. Provides referrals for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal support, social assistance, and professional counseling. Provides free pregnancy tests, as well as maternity and baby items.
Hamilton, ON, L8L 2C8
Community-based program that provides culturally responsive breastfeeding education, lactation support, and peer support to pregnant individuals and new parents. Focuses on improving breastfeeding outcomes and maternal-infant health by offering one-on-one consultations, group support sessions, and access to trained peer supporters. Prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, particularly for Black, racialized, and underserved communities.
Hamilton, ON, L8W 3E2
Offers a variety of home supports to help older adults live safely and independently in their own homes.
Services include:
- social interaction and companionship
- meal planning and preparation
- groceries and other errands
- light housekeeping
- accompaniment to appointments
- safety supervision
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Encourages and promotes healthy pregnancies for Aboriginal mothers and their babies, offering culturally appropriate support for babies up to 6 months of age and their families by improving maternal infant care, promoting healthy birth weights, and overall better health promotion for expecting mothers and their families. Services offered include:
- Prenatal/Postnatal classes
- Home/Hospital visits
- Nutritional and prenatal supplements
- Cultural teachings
- Advocacy and referrals
- Breastfeeding support
- New parent support
Hamilton, ON, L9G 3K9
Provides individualized support with a Lactation Consultant, who works with clients to help manage any challenges and to help reach infant feeding goals.
Burlington, ON, L7S 0A2
Provides care to pregnant women, infants and children up to the age of 18 years
- has inpatient and outpatient care services, including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a Paediatric Unit
For information on having a baby at Joseph Brant Hospital see here
For information on prenatal classes and tours, see here
See below for information on outpatient clinics:
Haldimand, ON, N3W 2N4
Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
- immunization and screening for communicable diseases
- health education programs
- family and child health
- harm reduction distribution program
- Ontario Naloxone program
- injury prevention
- environmental health
- physical activity
- public health standards enforcement
Haldimand, ON, N3W 1K7
• breastfeeding and infant feeding
• infant growth and development
• healthy eating, including an introduction to solids
• parenting strategies
• child safety and sleep questions
• care of mother and mental health screening
• community resources and referrals
Provided by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit in partnership with local EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Haldimand, ON, N3W 1K7
Topics covered include:
- comfort measures for labour and birth
- the birth experience
- infant feeding
- newborn characteristics and care
- the 4th trimester, life with a newborn and the importance of support
Oakville, ON, L6M 3L1
A free home visiting program for parents to be and families with young children (birth to start of school) who may need some extra support. HBHC provides parents with information and guidance on how to:
- have a healthy pregnancy
- feed their child
- help their child learn and grow
- keep their child safe
- build a positive relationship with their child
- take care of their health and well-being
- connect with services and supports in their community
Oakville, ON, L6M 3L1
This is a free, weekly program for parents who are pregnant until baby is 6 months old
HPNP offers:
- A welcoming environment for young pregnant parents, families new to Canada or new to their community and those needing extra support
- An opportunity to learn about pregnancy and parenting
- A connection to services available in the community
- A healthy meal each week, and help accessing healthy foods and vitamins; and
- A chance to meet other parents and make new friends
Oakville, ON, L6M 3L1
Public Health Nurses provide counselling and resources for people before and during pregnancy and after the birth of their baby up to age six
Contact a Public Health Nurse:
- Speak to a public health nurse
Call 311 or 905-825-6000
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Email a public health nurse
[email protected]
A nurse will respond within 1 business day
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Class (Virtual)
- Halton Breastfeeding Connection (Parent-to-Parent phone support)
Oakville, ON, L6M 3G3
Services include:
- well-child visits including comprehensive physical examinations, age-appropriate vaccinations, growth and development monitoring, vision and hearing screenings, nutritional counselling, safety guidance, etc.
- pediatric consultation
- sick child care (can offer same-day appointment)
- specialized care for specific health concerns including asthma, allergies, behavioural issues, developmental delays, and chronic conditions
- preventative care
- breastfeeding resources for nursing mothers
905-845-2571 ext 4670 or 905-338-4688 (Labour and Birth)
Oakville, ON, L6M 0L8
Maternal Child Program at OTMH provides safe, skilled and individualized care for expectant mothers and pediatric patients and their families * healthcare team includes obstetricians, family physicians, anesthetists, pediatricians, respiratory therapists, midwives, social workers and nurses * Doula Care is allowed to provide non-clinical support and care to a woman during childbirth
Inpatient services include: labor and birth, postpartum care, and special care nursery
Outpatient services include prenatal online tour, gestational diabetes education clinic, breastfeeding support clinics and support groups * for more information about breastfeeding or to find a suport group, please visit the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative at www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca
905-338-4131
Oakville, ON, L6M 0L8
Owned and operated by the hospital. All net proceeds support hospital programs * breast pump rental depot and retail store of specialty products and accessories to enhance the nurturing experience for mom and baby * all net proceeds support hospital programs * free shipping * no minimum order required
Breastfeeding support clinic is staffed with international board certified lactation consultants and is available for breastfeeding advice and assistance to expectant mothers considering breastfeeding and mothers who give birth at Halton Healthcare hospitals or live in Halton * appointment is required, call 905-338-4131 to confirm
Haldimand, ON, N0A 1H0
Support for pregnant mothers, parents, guardians, and families with young children up to the age of six
Services include
- pre/postnatal home visits - home visitors can offer developmental screens, parental
- support, breastfeeding support and resources, and special needs support
- well-baby visits
- referrals to community programs and services
- screening and assessment
- service coordination
- resources
Oakville, ON, L6K 3C6
Partners with individuals, community organizations, schools and Oakville Christian churches to minister through food drives, provision of meals, group projects and family programs, including:
- Food Market
- Community Meals
- Youth Programs
- Childrens Programs
- Summer Programs
- Neighbour Care Network
Income Tax preparation
- contact for details
Christmas Wonders and Beyond
- provides relief for families during the holiday season
Halton Region - Kid's N' Me Program
- Parent-child activities including crafts, toys, circle time, the Book Nook and an opportunity to meet other parents and children
- Thu 9:30 am-11 am (Market time is also available for registered KSM Kid's N' Me participants)
Halton Region - Prenatal Nutrition Program
- Free weekly program for pregnant parents or with an infant up to 6 weeks old
- delivered by a public health nurse, learn how to have a healthy pregnancy, supporting successful labour and birth, baby health and development and more
- Thu 11 am-1 pm (Market time is also available for registered KSM Prenatal participants)
Milton, ON, L9T 9K1
Inpatient services include: labor and birth and postpartum care
Outpatient services include: breastfeeding clinics * online prenatal tour
Breastfeeding Clinic and Public Health Nurse Liaison aid in the transition from hospital to home by providing ongoing support after discharge * for more information about breastfeeding or to find a support group, please visit the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative at www.babyfriendlyhalton.ca
905-878-2383 ext 7610
Milton, ON, L9T 9K1
Breast pump rental depot and retail store of specialty products and accessories to enhance the nurturing experience for mom and baby * all net proceeds support hospital programs * free shipping * no minimum order required * free shipping anywhere in Canada (no minimum order required) * hospital owned and operated
Brantford, ON, N3R 1G7
Some programs include:
- prenatal Education, online and in-class for teens and adults
- breastfeeding support by phone or at-home visit
- ongoing phone support by a public health nurse through the Family Line
- parenting - family drop-ins, parenting classes
- Healthy Babies Healthy Children - free program for pregnant women, parents, and caregivers of children up to school entry - public health nurse discusses pregnancy and parenting skills issues
