If you have any questions about breastfeeding call your local public health nurse or contact:

Youville Clinic

Youville Centre has increased breastfeeding support services in response to the impact of COVID on Public Health Nursing services. For breastfeeding support or information on lactation consultation services, book a call-back by phoning 204-255-4840.

Breastfeeding Hotline:

Changes have been made at HealthLinks/InfoSanté to accommodate the large number of COVID-19 related calls. These changes have affected the way to access the Breastfeeding Hotline.  Breastfeeding information is still available.  To connect:

• call   204-788-8667 (in Winnipeg) or toll free 1-888-315-9257 (outside Winnipeg)
• and press 2 for Health concerns.
• You may have to wait, but help is available

Health Links-Info Santé:

Phone: 204-788-8200 (in Winnipeg) or toll free 1-888-315-9257 (outside Winnipeg) Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Winnipeg La Leche League Phone Support and Groups:

Phone: 204-257-3509 (in Winnipeg)

Dial-a-Dietitian:

If you have a nutrition or food question, call Dial-a-Dietitian Manitoba at 204-788-8248 in Winnipeg or 1-877-830-2892. The Dial-a-Dietitian phone number is currently redirected to Health Links-Info Santé. You can leave a message with a nurse and a dietitian will return your call.

Please note:

To follow public health recommendations on social distancing, we are cancelling the Breastfeeding Drop In Groups until further notice.

Check out a breastfeeding support drop-in groups:

• Breastfeeding Drop-in and Support Groups in Winnipeg

Looking to rent or buy a breast pump? Click here for information.

For more online breastfeeding information visit:

Healthy parenting Winnipeg- breastfeeding

Healthy Child Manitoba Office 

Healthy Child Manitoba-Breastfeeding Your Baby

Caring for Kids, /Canadian Paediatric Society

La Leche League Canada

Stanford Medicine: Getting Started With Breastfeeding