The following is a list of some breastfeeding resources in the Saint John & surrounding areas. About 96% of mothers are able to breastfeed successfully (typically only 3 to 5% have a medical problem which would prevent this). Before a mother decides not to breastfeed, or to discontinue breastfeeding, she may find assistance and support through one of these resources:
Breastfeeding classes according to baby's age
4-week class - 3-4 months - 6-7months - weaning
VON – Healthy Baby and Me
Saint John - 672-9647 (& Young Moms Breastfeeding Support Group)
Sussex - 433-6336
St. George - 755-8805
St. Stephen - 465-7940
La Leche League
La Leche League Canada - 1-800-665-4324
Jeanette - 848-0192
Adrienne - 672-0693 Website:www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca
Saint John Family Resource Centre - 633-2182 Kings County Family Resource Centre - 433-2349
St. Stephen Moms and Babes Breastfeeding Group
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – 2:00 – 3:30pm
Contact: For more information call: 466-7504
Fundy Moms and Babes Breastfeeding Group
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – 10:30 – NOON
Where: St. George, Public Health Services
For more information call: 755-4022
