Below you will find a variety of resources that will help you if you are breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Chestfeeding is an inclusive term used by some transgender and non-binary parents to describe the process of feeding or nurturing their child. Breastfeeding, chestfeeding and nursing are all terms commonly used to describe this process.
Websites |
Resources from Best Start are available in 17 languages. Visit their website to find these breastfeeding resources in other languages. |
Local contacts |
Ottawa Breastfeeds — for information on finding a lactation consultant, renting a double electric hospital grade breast pump, well baby drops and more in Ottawa. |
Videos |
Hand Expression - Stanford Medicine How to establish and maintain your milk supplyOral immune therapyKangaroo Care/ Skin-to-skinKangaroo Care for ventilated infantsPosition and Latch assessmentIs my baby getting enough milk |