Who to Call for Help

If you are not sure if your baby is nursing well, or if he is getting enough breastmilk, ask for help from a health professional (doctor, nurse practitioner, public health nurse or lactation consultant, dietician, midwife).

Porcupine Health Unit

Public Health Nurses are available for information and support with breastfeeding (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm, excluding holidays).

• Cochrane: (705) 272-3394
• Hearst: (705) 362-7808
• Hornepayne: (807) 868-2091
• Iroquois Falls: (705) 258-2247
• Kapuskasing: (705) 335-6101
• Matheson: (705) 273-2954
• Moosonee: (705) 336-2294
• Smooth Rock Falls: (705) 338-2654
• Timmins: (705) 267-1181
• Toll Free (800) 461-1818

Information Phone Lines

• Motherisk provides information and guidance to pregnant or lactating patients and their health care providers regarding the risks associated with drug, chemical, infection, disease and radiation exposure during pregnancy: (416) 813-6780
• Telehealth: (866) 797-0000

Breastfeeding Support Groups

• La Leche League encourages and promotes breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support networks: (800) 665-4324

Last reviewed: June 22, 2011