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Breastfeeding Support Is Healthcare

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World Health Day

On World Health Day, we often think about hospitals and clinical care. But there is another layer of support that matters just as much, and it happens in homes, in communities, and in everyday moments between parents and babies. 

Breastfeeding support is healthcare. 

When families have access to timely, evidence-based support, they get help sooner. Moms have their questions answered. Common challenges are worked through before they become overwhelming. This can reduce repeat visits and ease pressure on an already stretched healthcare system. 

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Free Workshop!

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Nurturing your relationship as new parents

Becoming parents changes everything, including your relationship. This class is designed to support new parents as they navigate shifting roles, emotional needs, communication challenges, and intimacy after a baby arrives. Together, we’ll explore how to stay connected during exhaustion, manage conflict with more compassion, and understand each other’s needs in this new season of life. Through practical tools, guided reflection, and open conversation, you’ll learn how to strengthen your partnership while caring for yourselves and your growing family.

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Slow Gaining Babies, with Special Guest Teresa Pitman

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New YouTube Video

When a baby isn’t gaining weight as expected, parents often feel worried, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn. In this video, we talk through the most common reasons for slow weight gain, what to look for, and how families can get the right support early.

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Free Prenatal Classes

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Prenatal Class

Are you expecting a little one soon? Prepare for your breastfeeding journey with confidence by registering for LLLC’s Breastfeeding Essentials Prenatal Class! This comprehensive and supportive class is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to get breastfeeding off to a great start. Led by compassionate La Leche League Leaders, you’ll learn about the basics of breastfeeding, common challenges, and practical tips for navigating those early days.

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Pictou County
Atlantic Time
  • Wed Feb 18 - 6:30 pm
  • Wed Mar 11 - 6:30 pm
  • Wed Apr 8 - 6:30 pm
  • Wed May 13 - 6:30 pm
Other (see below)
Breastfeeding info - pregnancy, early days & as Baby Grows
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Ottawa South
Eastern Time
  • Thu Apr 9 - 10:00 am
  • Fri May 8 - 10:00 am
  • Thu Jun 11 - 10:00 am
  • Thu Jul 9 - 10:00 am
The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby
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Grey Bruce
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  • Thu Apr 9 - 10:30 am
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La Leche League Canada (LLLC) acknowledges that we live, work, and support families on the appropriated, unceded, and treaty lands of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, also known as Canada. We recognize the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples as the original caretakers of these lands and honour their deep knowledge, traditions, and parenting practices that have nurtured generations. We also acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonization, systemic inequities, and barriers Indigenous families face in accessing culturally safe perinatal and breastfeeding support.  

La Leche League Canada (LLLC) acknowledges that not all people use the words 'mother' and ‘breastfeeding’ to describe their own experiences. LLLC uses the words 'mother', 'breastfeeding', 'nursing' and 'nursing parent' in our materials. LLLC Leaders will use the words individuals prefer in personal communication.

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