Maternal Child Health


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Doesn't matter if this is your first baby or you are a seasoned pro, new babies will keep you guessing! Download an easy to use guide to help you sail right through those first few awkward months! We are here to help! 

Questions or to schedule an chat with one of our Lactation Counselors call 585-639-4558. 

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Ontario County, Community Resources for Parents*


Breastfeeding Support

Baby Cafés**

Time: Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, (585) 341-6808

Time: Every Monday, 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM, (585) 922-2575

Time: Every Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, (585) 275-2691

Beautiful Birth Choices, Breastfeeding Cafe**

Time: Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM,

Location: 681 Winton Rd. North Rochester, NY 14609

Contact: Alison, (585) 451-9968

Child and Family Resources, Healthy Families: Parenting Partners

Time: Every First Wednesday, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM & Third Thursday, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM

Location: In-person and Virtual (See Healthy Families Ontario and Yates 

Facebook page for details)

Contact: Teresa, (315) 412-4527 or teresa.deacon@cfresources.org

La Leche League 

Time: Every Third Thursday, 6:30 PM 

Location: 7 S Wayne St, North Phelps, NY 14532

Contact: Maureen, (315) 548-7980 

Ontario County Public Health, Maternal & Child Health

                Location: 3019 County Complex Drive Canandaigua NY 14424

                Contact: (585) 396-4343

WIC, Peer Counselor and Lactation Consultant support for WIC participants. 

                Contact: Breastfeeding Coordinator, (585) 394-9240


Infant Supplies

Birthright

Location: 2003 Ridge Rd., Ontario, New York, 14519

Contact: (315) 524-2120

CareNet

Location:120 N. Main Street, Suite 28, Thompson Co-Op Building, 

Canandaigua, NY 14424

Contact: (585) 393-0437

Family Hope Center

Location: 551 Exchange St., Geneva, NY 14456

                7231 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521

Contact: (315) 789-0708

(315) 945-1019


Parenting Guidance

CareNet

Location: In-person, 120 N. Main Street, Suite 28, Thompson Co-Op Building, 

Canandaigua, NY 14424 and Virtual

                Contact: (585) 393-0437

 

Child and Family Resources, Healthy Families: Parenting Partners

Time: Every First Wednesday, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM & Third Thursday, 1:00 PM-2:30 

PM

Location: In-person and Virtual (See Healthy Families Ontario and Yates 

Facebook page for details)

Contact: Teresa, (315) 412-4527 or teresa.deacon@cfresources.org

Child and Family Resources, Family Support

Time and location are flexible.

Contact: Joan, (315) 781-1491 or joan.fifield@cfresources.org

Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes, Parent Coaching

Time and location are flexible.

Contact: (315) 789-2613 


Prenatal/Postpartum Support

Beautiful Birth Choices**, Multiple support groups and classes available.

                Location: 681 Winton Rd. North Rochester, NY 14609

Contact: Alison, (585) 451-9968

Birthright

                Location: 2003 Ridge Rd., Ontario, New York, 14519

Contact: (315) 524-2120

Family Hope Center, Moms Group

Time: Every Wednesday at 10:30 AM 

Location: 551 Exchange St., Geneva, NY 14456

                7231 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521

Contact: (315) 789-0708

(315) 945-1019

March of dimes, Compass app

WIC, Prenatal, postpartum and spousal support available for WIC participants.

                Contact: Breastfeeding Coordinator, (585) 394-9240


Breast Pump Providers


*All resources are free, some organizations (i.e., WIC) have eligibility requirements.

** Resources not located in Ontario County

3/1/2023

Pregnancy Healthy People 2030 Infographic
Geneva Baby Cafe senetor Helming 1

Geneva Baby Cafe Grand Opening!!!

A very special ’Thank You’ to Senator Pamela Helming, the Baby Cafe staff, Child & Family Resources and participating families for attending today’s grand opening ceremony. The Geneva Baby Cafe meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Community Center on 160 Carter Road  from 10:00-11:30. Hope to see you there! All are welcome!

(Updated 2/13/2020)

18 Months Between Pregnancies Lowers Health Risks

(Updated 1/11/19)

Birth Spacing

Do YOU Know the Signs of Preterm Labor?

(Updated 1/11/19)

Signs of preterm labor

Safe Sleep

Trigger warning! This video is very hard to watch. But, we need to be aware of safe sleep practices. Please don't take the risk of bringing your baby into your bed to sleep. Take a moment to watch the video. 
(Updated 1/11/19)

Protect, Promote and Support Breastfeeding 

Check out our new public service announcement! 

Click the play button below.

(Updated 7/21/2017)

What's Maternal/Child Health?

More than you think

Click here to learn if one of our nurses can help you navigate life during or after your pregnancy.

If you are a healthcare provider and would like to refer a mom to Ontario County's Maternal/Child Health Program or to a Clinical Lactation Counselor, call 585-396-4343 or click here for a printable referral form.

Check out the Baby Café!


Need more information?

Contact Sarah S. at Child and Family Resources in Canandaigua at (585) 919-2476 extension 2507.

More on Breastfeeding

For information about breastfeeding, click here.

Returning to Work or School?
Wondering how to continue to provide breast milk?

Check out Thompson Hospital's, Back to Work Breastfeeding Class for tips and pointers about pumping and storing breast milk. Learn your rights as a breastfeeding woman and how to supply your childcare center with breast milk for your baby.

Last updated 8/20/2019