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At The Ottawa Hospital, we care for families right from the start.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Information Sessions (Free)

Are you pregnant? Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Come out to this important learning session and discover where you can get support in the Ottawa area. Make sure you know how to get off to a smooth start, learn important skills and have your questions answered by a Lactation Consultant. Exclusive breastfeeding is important for your child’s optimal health and development. Make sure you are ready BEFORE your baby arrives. Each new mother will receive a valuable information package and priceless confidence all FREE of charge

These sessions are available in English and in French. Registration: call 613-722-4000 ext. 440 or register online.

For information on prenatal, multiples and breastfeeding classes available in the community please see the links below:

• Ottawa Public Health (OPH):
  For more information on OPH’s prenatal programs, to register for in-person classes and to access the online prenatal class please visit Ottawa Public Health website. To speak with a public health nurse please call the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744 or email at healthsante@ottawa.ca
• Ontario Prenatal Education
• Ottawa Child Birth Education Association – multiple births classes
  To register for classes please call 613 860 2061.

Midwifery services

• Midwifery Collective of Ottawa

• Ottawa Valley Doulas Association

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Last updated on: November 5th, 2023