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Programs & Services


Breastfeeding Clinic

Mothers and infants experiencing challenges with breastfeeding.

Offers care for mothers and babies who are having breastfeeding issues due to:

  • latching
  • baby with poor weight gain
  • premature babies
  • mothers and/or babies with special needs
  • mother has nipple and/or breast pain
  • milk supply concerns
  • mother on medicine while breastfeeding

Mothers and babies are seen by a nurse-lactation consultant at each visit. Care may include:

  • assessment of breastfeeding concerns
  • examination of mother and baby
  • review of normal baby feeding and behavior patterns
  • treatment recommendations

Letters may be sent to doctor and local health units to ensure continuity of care

Follow-up appointments are made as needed.

Contact Details

Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Location Info
Clinic access 1090 Youville Drive NW
Address
1100 Youville Drive NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6L 5X8
Telephone
780-735-7346, 780-735-9960 (Secondary)
Fax
780-735-7555
Getting There

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Note

Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Telephone lines are closed from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM.

Access
Service Providers May Include
physicians, registered nurse-lactation consultants (IBCLCs)
Eligibility

Mothers and babies experiencing breastfeeding challenges.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

Please contact the clinic directly, restriction in place due to Covid 19.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations