Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

Service : Breastfeeding Clinic, Stratford General Hospital, Stratford General Hospital

No. de dossier : PER2425
Dernière modification : 28 May 2025
Dernière mise à jour complète : 27 May 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Breast milk is the best food for newborn babies.

The Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and the World Health Organization recommend:

  • breast milk only for feeding your baby from birth to 6 months
  • continuing to breastfeed for up to 2 years or more after introducing solid foods

Breastfeeding moms may call the Maternal Child Unit at any time to receive support from our nursing staff.

Call the Maternal/Children's Unit for details and/or to book an appointment

One support person may accompany you.

Breastfeeding Information and Supports:

To learn more about breastfeeding and the supports available in Huron and Perth Counties, Counties, please visit Huron Perth Public Health's website - click here

To learn more about cannabis, pregnancy and breastfeeding, please visit The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada's website - click here

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Service Details

Hours Stratford Clinic: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9 am-12 noon
Areas Served Perth County ; Perth County
Eligibility Breastfeeding mothers and support people.
Application Call for details or drop in at the Maternal / Children's Unit.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
46 General Hospital Dr
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 2Y6
 
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Intersection John St S and Cambria St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-272-8210 Ext 8232, Call and speak to a nurse who will be able to provide assistance
Toll Free Phone 1-888-275-1102 Ext 8232
After Hours Phone 519-272-8232, Call and speak to a nurse who will be able to provide assistance
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hphanews/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huronperthhealthcarealliance/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/huron-perth-healtcare-alliance/
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfcBPE5QIvQiBm9gu2Ek0A
Primary Contact Audra Boersen, Manager Patient Care; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2272; Email: audra.boersen@hpha.ca
Alternate Contact Sarah Harmer, Director Patient Care; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2471; Email: sarah.harmer@hpha.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Mark Gibson, Corporate Lead Volunteer Services & Student Engagement, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance; Phone: 519-272-8210 Ext 2551; Email: mark.gibson@hpha.ca

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