Do you have breastfeeding/chestfeeding questions? Access videos, resources and support.
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding support
Our public health nurses offer breastfeeding/chestfeeding support to all birth parents. This support is available seven days a week.
Call your local public health unit.
Virtual Care
Virtual Care allows you to connect with a health professional and dietician.
You can call 1-800-314-0999 or use our web chat from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
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.
HealthLinkBC
HealthLinkBC provides reliable non-emergency health information and advice in British Columbia.
- Breastfeeding/chestfeeding
Find useful tips and easy steps to help ensure your baby gets enough nutrition during the first few weeks of life.
La Leche League Canada
Access virtual breastfeeding/chestfeeding support from a local La Leche League Canada peer-to-peer volunteer in your community.
More Milk Sooner
More Milk Sooner provides a free prenatal breastfeeding/chestfeeding class every month on Zoom. You can find more details and sign up on their website. The class is led by Nadia Hawkins, a certified Lactation Consultant from Saskatchewan.
They also have a variety of videos and resources available on their website, with some offered in English, French, Spanish, and Ukrainian:
About Breastfeeding
About Breastfeeding video library provides helpful information about breastfeeding or chestfeeding to support your learning as a new or expecting parent. The videos are designed for patient education and cover a variety of topics to help you feel more confident and informed. Please remember that these videos are for general guidance. Always follow the advice and recommendations from your health care provider.
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/chestfeed video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding positions video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi. - What to do when your baby is too sleepy to breastfeed 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
- Expressing breast/chest milk by hand video
Offered in English, French, Mandarin, Urdu, Vietnamese, Spanish and Punjabi.
Other resources
- Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding information for parents
An interactive breastfeeding/chestfeeding 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.