A new breastfeeding drop-in pilot program has started in Pembroke. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit will provide one-on-one support and counselling for new families with a Registered Nurse and breastfeeding specialist. Manager for Health Families, Patti Smith, says Dr. Koudra of the West Champlain Family Health Team has volunteered office space for the pilot. Smith says they offer in home services with follow up visits.
The breastfeeding drop-in pilot started on Monday June 24th and another session takes place today (July 8th) with the final one next Monday, July 15th. All of sessions take place at the West Champlain Family Health Team office in Pembroke at 315 Pembroke Street East between 9:00 am and noon and anyone can attend, you don’t need to be a client. Smith says they will be doing a review of the pilot, but she expects them to continue offer this service to families in the area.
