Find a breastfeeding support volunteer
Who are our breastfeeding peer-support volunteers?
More than 300 experienced and trained volunteers offer peer-support with Nourri-Source Montreal to mentor, encourage and equip mothers and their families.
- They are volunteer mothers who are breastfeeding or have breastfed in the past;
- They have received breastfeeding and counselling training from Nourri-Source Montreal;
- They participate in ongoing training on breastfeeding;
- A significant number of our mentors have the ability to communicate in a language other than French or English (German, Arabic, Cantonese Chinese, Creole, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, etc.).
Consult the Code of Ethics for Nourri-Source breastfeeding support volunteers - in French
What services do they offer?
Telephone assistance
Most of the support provided by the breastfeeding mentors is done by telephone. This allows for:
- a listening ear that is tailored to your needs, for as long as you want it;
- continuous support by phone before the birth and until weaning, which is adapted to your schedule and determined with your lactation consultant;
- answers to your questions and encouragement when needed.
In-person support
Godmothers cannot offer personalized support at home. We will be delighted to welcome you to one of our Nourri-Source Montreal drop-ins to offer you support in person. You will be able to talk with the breastfeeding team on site.
When to complete a matching request?
During the prenatal period
To help us promote the quality of our matching service with a breastfeeding support volunteer and a reduction in the waiting time for a match, please complete your matching request no earlier than 4 to 6 weeks before your expected delivery date. Otherwise, your request may be canceled; you would then be notified.
If you have a medical condition or a pregnancy specificity that would require early support (e.g.: twin pregnancy, risk of prematurity), contact us at jumelages@nourrisourcemontreal.org to tell us about your matching needs.
In the months leading up to the birth of your child, we encourage you to begin your preparation for breastfeeding using the following resources:
Prenatal breastfeeding workshop
Free 2-hour prenatal videoconference workshop intended for families planning to breastfeed or wanting to know more on the subject. It will allow you to have solid foundations to initiate your breastfeeding.
Information center on breastfeeding
Information center where you will find fact sheets, images, videos and references to websites on breastfeeding and perinatal care.
Nourri-Source Montreal’s breastfeeding resource guide
Directory of services and resources for breastfeeding available on the island of Montreal.
Drop-in breastfeeding meetings
Meeting areas for families where it is possible to talk with breastfeeding support volunteers, an IBCLC certified lactation consultant or a nurse depending on the stop. You can visit a drop-in center during the prenatal period to familiarize yourself with a place you will frequent during the postnatal period.
Facebook support group of the Nourri-Source Federation
Discussion group with volunteer moderators and parents from across Quebec where you can ask your questions about breastfeeding.
IBCLC certified lactation consultants
Consult the website of the Quebec Association of Certified Lactation Consultants (AQC) to find a health worker specializing in breastfeeding and human lactation.
During the postnatal period
In order to obtain support for a specific question about your breastfeeding, to benefit from support throughout your breastfeeding journey or to obtain help with a breastfeeding difficulty that you are experiencing at the moment, you can complete a matching request with a breastfeeding support volunteer by specifying your needs.
While waiting to be matched with a volunteer, we encourage you to use the following resources:
Drop-in breastfeeding meetings
Meeting areas for families where it is possible to talk with breastfeeding support volunteers, an IBCLC certified lactation consultant or a nurse depending on the stop.
Information center on breastfeeding
Information center where you will find fact sheets, images, videos and references to websites on breastfeeding and perinatal care.
Nourri-Source Montreal’s breastfeeding resource guide
Directory of services and resources for breastfeeding available on the island of Montreal.
Facebook support group of the Nourri-Source Federation
Discussion group with volunteer moderators and parents from across Quebec where you can ask your questions about breastfeeding.
IBCLC certified lactation consultants
Consult the website of the Quebec Association of Certified Lactation Consultants (AQC) to find a health worker specializing in breastfeeding and human lactation.
FAQs on the most common breastfeeding difficulties
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Please note that our average time to match with a breastfeeding sponsor is longer than usual. If you are pregnant, please complete a matching request no earlier than 4 to 6 weeks before your expected due date.
In order to continuously improve our activities and services, we appreciate comments, testimonials, complaints, ideas and suggestions of all kinds.
Thank you in advance for your feedback!