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Maternal Child Health
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Questions or to schedule an chat with one of our Lactation Counselors call 585-639-4558.
Ontario County, Community Resources for Parents*
Breastfeeding Support
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
Location: 2003 Ridge Rd., Ontario, New York, 14519
Contact: (315) 524-2120
Location:120 N. Main Street, Suite 28, Thompson Co-Op Building,
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Contact: (585) 393-0437
Location: 551 Exchange St., Geneva, NY 14456
7231 Main St., Ovid, NY 14521
Contact: (315) 789-0708
(315) 945-1019
Parenting Guidance
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
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
- Eastside Medical Supply (Rochester), (585) 623-8936
- Nu-life Medical Equipment (Fairport), (585) 672-5105
- Pediatric Medical Supply (Rochester), (585) 381-3060
- Quinlan Medical Supply (Canandaigua), (585) 394-2303
- Westside Medical Supply (Rochester), (585) 227-8750
- Your Care Medical Supply (Penfield), (585) 377-5350
*All resources are free, some organizations (i.e., WIC) have eligibility requirements.
** Resources not located in Ontario County
3/1/2023
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!
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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