I’m having a breastfeeding problem.  Where can I go for help?

Breastfeeding is natural, but it can take time to learn. 

Breastfeeding should be satisfying and comfortable.  If you have any problems or questions, there is help available. 

Be sure to get help right away if you notice any of these signs.
• Your baby is nursing fewer than 8 times in 24 hours. 
• After Day 4, your baby has black stools.
• After Day 4, your baby has fewer than 3 stools or fewer than 6 very wet diapers in 24 hours.
• Your baby is sleepy, fussy, or restless. 

These are other signs that something is wrong.
• Your breasts feel hard and painful. 
• Your nipples hurt.
• You feel like you have the flu.
 

If your baby does not have enough wet or dirty diapers, or if your breasts continue to hurt, get help right away!

Breastfeeding Clinic ................................743-4132
Women’s Health Care Centre/Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Lactation Consultant/Nurse
Call for an appointment

Family HEALTHline ..................................743-1000
Peterborough County-City Health Unit
Public Health Nurse
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

La Leche League .................................... 740-6188

Kawartha Birthing and Lactation Consulting
(fee for service) ....................................... 740-6170

Motherisk (drugs and medication) ......1-416-813-6780

Telehealth (24 hours) ......................1-866-797-0000 
 

Websites 

• Peterborough County-City Health Unit:  www.pcchu.ca 
• Dr. Jack Newman:  www.breastfeedingonline.com 
• La Leche League Canada:  www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca 
• Motherisk:  www.motherisk.org/breastfeeding/index.php3