Milk Mentors is a free program for parents in Manitoba who are looking for support with breast/chestfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding and more! Launched in 2023, we support families by connecting them with a trained Peer Mentor who has lived experience in feeding their own children and can walk alongside parents without judgement. We offer 1:1 support via phone, text, email or video chat, and in-person at various community organizations. We do our best to create a warm, supportive environment for parents to ask questions in a safe space, and get support with their feeding choices. 

We are excited to launch a new series called “Laidback Learning”, where current and expecting parents can log on from home to learn about a new feeding topic and chat with our Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and a Mentor with lived experience. Each month we will welcome a new topic/Mentor and are excited to share and learn alongside parents this way! Our first offering will be all about pumping- talking about things like how to find your fit, how to clean and sanitize your pump parts, milk storage guidelines, and feeding schedules. All questions are welcome and you are safe with us ♥️

If you’re interested in joining a session or signing up to connect with a Mentor, email rbrown@youville.ca for more info- we’d love to support you!”