Lactation Clinic Info and Hours
What We Do
The TBDHU’s role is to:
- Provide breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services to individuals in Thunder Bay and the District.
- Ensure accurate, accessible information is available to pregnant people by providing one-on-one, online and in-person prenatal classes. See Online Prenatal Program for more information.
- Implement best practice, evidence-based care to all caregivers and families
- Educate the public, parents and health care providers about lactation and breastfeeding/chestfeeding
- Advocate for breastfeeding/chestfeeding-friendly environments and workplaces
- Work with community partners to increase awareness of and improve breastfeeding/chestfeeding support and services
- Collect information on breastfeeding/chestfeeding rates and trends in the Thunder Bay District
- Provide Lactation Services which may include a clinic appointment, home visit, phone consult or virtual visit.
- Visit the Classes, Clinics and Events Calendar to learn more.
Although babies are born with the reflexes and instinct to breastfeed/chestfeed, you may have questions about breastfeeding/chestfeeding or require some assistance along the way.
Many individuals need help with breastfeeding/chestfeeding. You can get help from your health care provider, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services like clinics and from peer support groups. 24 Hour telephone breastfeeding/chestfeed support is available from Telehealth (1-866-797-0000 or TTY 1-866-797-0007). Keep looking for the support you need!
TBDHU Lactation Services can help. Public health nurses with specialized training offer pregnant or breastfeeding/chestfeeding people with babies of any age breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and support.
Lactation services are available with a public health nurse who has advanced lactation training. Appointments are offered onsite, in your home, virtually or by phone. For more information, call TBDHU Lactation Services (807) 625-8827 or Toll-free 1-888-294-6630 or contact us by email at: lactation@tbdhu.com.
Lactation Referrals
Healthcare and social service providers can refer individuals and families for lactation support by completing the Lactation Clinic Referral Form and faxing to (807) 628-8664. For questions, please call (807) 625-8827.
Those interested in lactation support can also self-refer without needing one from a health care provider.