Breastfeeding is a learned art! Moms and babies deserve correct information & reliable support. If you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties, don’t wait to get help! Call now!
Public Health Breastfeeding Support
Below is a list of public health units that offer breastfeeding support. Nurses are available for in-person support, phone consultations and sometimes home visits. The Saanich, Victoria, and West Shore health units also offer weekly breastfeeding clinics; phone ahead to make an appointment.
Saanich (250) 519-5100
Victoria (250) 388-2200
West Shore (250) 478-1757
Esquimalt (250) 360-5600
Peninsula (250) 544-2400
Sooke (250) 642-5464
For a complete phone number list for Vancouver Island, visit
viha.ca/children/baby_and_you/resources/community_resources
Victoria La Leche League
LLLC Leaders offer telephone help to nursing and pregnant women who call seeking breastfeeding information.They hold meetings to support breastfeeding families in your neighbourhood.
www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca/index.php (250) 727-4384
Mothering Touch Centre
At Mothering Touch trained Breastfeeding Educators provide prompt individualized practical help at our Centre or in your home, seven days a week, even on the phone in the evening, when breastfeeding problems often crop up. www.motheringtouch.ca (250) 595-4905
Tammy Timms RN,BScN,IBCLC
Tammy is an International Board Certified Lactaion Consultant in private practice. tammy.ibclc@gmail.com (250) 380-7900