Do you have breastfeeding/chestfeeding questions? Access available support and resources.
Virtual Care
Virtual Care allows you to connect with a health professional.
You can call 1-800-314-0999 or use our web chat from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
Our public health nurses offer breastfeeding support to all moms. For newborns up to six weeks old, support is available seven days a week.
Call your local public health unit.
Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care
Download a reference guide to help new parents from pregnancy, through birth, and in the parenting of a baby up to six months of age.
HealthyFamiliesBC
HealthyFamiliesBC is the Province's health promotion plan to encourage British Columbians to make healthier choices.
- Breastfeeding video series
Find useful tips and easy steps to help ensure your baby gets enough nutrition during the first few weeks of life.
- Breastfeeding Buddy Tool
Tools, tips and videos on breastfeeding. Keep track of your breastfeeding, sleep schedules and diaper changes.
HealthLinkBC
HealthLinkBC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia.
- Breastfeeding
Information and tips on breastfeeding.
La Leche League Canada
Access virtual breastfeeding support from a local La Leche League Canada peer-to-peer volunteer in your community.
Peel Public Health in Ontario
These video resources are from the Peel Public Health in Ontario and are available in multiple languages.
- Learning to breastfeed video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Breastfeeding positions video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Latching your baby video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Holding your baby skin-to-skin video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Expressing breast milk by hand video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Expressing breast milk by cup or spoon feeding
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi.
Other resources
- Breastfeeding information for parents
An interactive breastfeeding education website from Ontario. - Online resources for your pregnancy
Resources to help you and your family welcome this baby into your life. - Online resources for you and your baby
Resources about caring for your health and the health of your baby.