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Organization:
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La Leche League Canada - National Capital Region
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Phone Numbers:
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613-238-5919, leave a message
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Hours:
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There are no office hours, calls will be returned between 9am-9pm
Informal discussion groups led by a trained La Leche League Leader meet monthly in Ottawa and region, including Manotick, Winchester, Arnprior and Aylmer
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Service Description:
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Leaders are trained volunteers who offer information, peer-support groups (online and in-person) and telephone counselling to breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents * Parents do not need to be members to receive telephone help * Conferences for parents are held periodically * Health professional seminars are also offered * Free prenatal breastfeeding classes available online
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Application:
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Go to a meeting or contact a LLLC Leader by telephone or e-mail
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Women who want to breastfeed their babies * all women interested in learning about breastfeeding * service is especially geared to new and expectant mothers * couples meetings available
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic
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Language Notes:
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Can refer to Francophone groups
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Area Served:
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Arnprior ; Aylmer ; Chelsea ; Gatineau ; Hull ; Manotick ; Ottawa (City of) and area ; Winchester
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