Canadian support listed here includes peer breastfeeding help, midwifery, pregnancy information from the national obstetrics and gynaecology society, and perinatal mental health. There is also pregnancy and infant loss support in Ontario, a federal program that funds community projects for families facing barriers, and endometriosis support for people whose condition may affect conceiving.
Health care in Canada is delivered by each province and territory, so local services differ. Use these national groups for information and for the right questions to ask your own care team.
In an emergency
In Canada: Call 911. The organizations below are not emergency services.
Organizations that can help in Canada
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La Leche League Canada (LLLC)
Nonprofit peer breastfeeding support organization
Best for
Breastfeeding during pregnancy preparation and after birth
Direct help
Yes: peer support, meetings and phone help
What it offers: One-to-one support, provincial phone lines, in-person/virtual meetings, free prenatal breastfeeding classes and educational resources.
Its purpose: Provides parent-to-parent breastfeeding and human-milk-feeding information, encouragement and support.
Phone
National office: 289-350-0303; regional breastfeeding help numbers are listed on the official phone-lines page
Provincially funded peer-support program (Ontario)
Best for
Pregnancy or infant loss and bereavement support in Ontario
Direct help
Yes: free peer support
What it offers: One-to-one telephone support, online groups, resources and professional education.
Its purpose: Improves support and care for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss through evidence-informed peer support, education and advocacy.
Public Health Agency of Canada: Community Action for Prenatal and Child Health Program (CAPCHP)
Federal public-health funding program
Best for
Prenatal/postnatal support, nutrition, breastfeeding and outreach for families facing health-equity barriers
Direct help
Through funded local community projects
What it offers: Funded projects may offer prenatal groups, nutrition counselling, breastfeeding support, cooking groups, parenting classes, home visiting and referrals.
Its purpose: Promotes health and wellbeing of pregnant people, infants and young children by funding community-based supports.
Address
Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
As of 1 April 2026, CAPCHP combines the former CAPC and Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program outside Quebec; local projects deliver the actual services.
Contact details were checked against each organization’s official website on 11 October 2026. Phone numbers, opening hours and addresses change, so confirm them on the official site before you rely on them. We do not run these services, and being listed does not mean an organization endorses this website.
This page is general information and does not replace care from your own doctor or midwife. Not sure how far along you are? Use our pregnancy due date calculator, or read our disclaimer.
