Local Resources

Prenatal Classes

Prenatal Classes supported by Alberta Health Services are available from various locations within Fort McMurray

• Fort McMurray Community Health Services (Public Health)
  Phone: 780-791-6247
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• The Children’s Centre
  Food for Two Program – Tuesdays @ 11:00
  254 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB
  Phone: 780-743-3309
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Breastfeeding Support

If you need additional breastfeeding support, assistance is available from healthcare providers in your community.

• Fort McMurray Breastfeeding Clinic  (Public Health)
  Phone: 780-791-6247 (by appointment only)
• Your local Public Health Nurse
  Phone: 780-791-6247
• Find a lactation consultant:

Canadian Lactation Consultants Association Visit Website

International Lactation Consultants Association Visit Website

Baby Café

Meeting with other mothers in your community is a great way to find support with breastfeeding your baby.

*Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, in-person meetings are on hold.*

For times and locations please see Calendar

La Leche League

La Leche League – unfortunately currently available in Fort McMurray

For more information, resources and support:
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Alberta Health Services

• Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
  7 Hospital Street
  Fort McMurray, Alberta
  Phone: 780-791-6161
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• Fort McMurray Public Health
  113 Thickwood Boulevard
  Fort McMurray, Alberta
  Phone: 790-791-6247
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• Health Link
  Health Link is a 24/7 Services available should anyone in your family have a non-emergency health concern
  Call 811
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Primary Care Network

• Physicians and pediatricians
• After Hours Clinic
  #301 ​- 108 Riverstone Ridge
  Hours: 5:00pm-10:00pm Monday- Friday, 10:00am-8:00pm Saturday, 12:00pm-6:00pm Sunday.
  Telephone: (780) 714-2193
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Good Beginnings

Good Beginnings is a Parent/Caregiver and Infant drop-in group organized by Alberta Health Services Early Childhood Intervention program.  Each week, a different topic is discussed.

Every Wednesday 11:00 am to 12:15 pm.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person programming is on hold. However, the program is currently being offered via Zoom.

For more information or to register for the program please contact Fort McMurray Public Health at 780-791-6247 or private message the Fort McMurray Baby Cafe page 

Moms Matter Postpartum Support Group

For many women, the transition into motherhood can prove to be more difficult than expected. If you or someone you love is struggling, this group is there to help. The weekly support group is led by trained facilitators and provides a safe place for mothers to connect with other mothers in a similar situation and receive valuable information and emotional support. This is a drop-in group where babies are always welcome.

Every Tuesday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Hub Family Resource Centre in Timberlea

For more information:

The Children’s Centre

Provides Prenatal and Postnatal Programs
254 Gregoire Dr, Fort McMurray, AB
Phone: 780-743-3309

The Hub

The Hub is a non-profit charitable organization which provides fun, interactive and educational programs and services to the families residing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and their children aged newborn to six years old, free of charge.  There is a location both downtown and in Timberlea.
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Wood Buffalo Regional Library

The Library has a good supply of books and videos about breastfeeding.
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Not in Fort McMurray?

Call or go to your local Health Centre to speak to a Public Health Nurse:.

• Anzac Health Centre
  Phone: 780-334-2023

• Janvier Health Centre – Chard
  Phone: 780-559-2375

• Gregoire Lake Health Centre
  Phone: 780-334-2443

• Conklin Community Centre
  Phone: 780-743-7187

• Fort McKay Health Centre
  Phone: 780-828-4229

• Fort Chipewayan Nursing Station
  Phone:  780-697-3091