Dr. Moira Haggarty is a breastfeeding medicine physician at Harbourview Family Health team. Her services are covered by OHIP.
Notice May 29th 2025:
Dr. Haggarty’s breastfeeding medicine services are currently unavailable as she is on maternity leave, with anticipated return in January 2026. There is unfortunately no physician available with similar training to fill in during this time.
No new referrals nor followup appointments are available at this time.
In the interim, families seeking breastfeeding support in Thunder Bay can connect with a local lactation consultant, available at TBRHSC Maternity Centre, TBDHU Lactation Clinic or Norwest CHC.
For patients willing to travel to see a board-certified breastfeeding medicine physician, such for tongue-tie exam / frenotomy, families can consider a referral to the Winnipeg Breastfeeding Centre, the International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto, or Dr. Pooja Prabhu at Maple Kidz Clinic in Vaughn.
During Dr. Haggarty’s leave, she continues to offer eConsult to MDs and NPs in Ontario via OTN in the provincial Breastfeeding Medicine group (under Family Medicine).
Booking FOLLOW-UP appointments with Dr. Haggarty:
Patients who have already met with Dr. Haggarty before may book a follow-up either by calling Harbourview directly (807-346-1240) or by clicking this link for follow-up booking with Dr. Haggarty.
Referrals to see Dr. Haggarty:
Breastfeeding families requiring medical breastfeeding assistance can be referred for consultation with Dr. Haggarty one of two ways:
1. a provider referral (doctor, midwife, nurse) Click here for link to REFER AS PROVIDER
2. or may self-refer Click here for link to SELF-REFER
All referrals are submitted through OceanMD. Wait time is on average 2-7 days.
Reasons for Referral:
Common infant-related concerns for referral include:
• tongue-tie, low weight gain or fussiness/reflux
Common maternal reasons for referral include:
• low milk supply, overactive let-down
• mastitis, bleb or ‘clogged ducts’
• nipple/breast pain or lesions
Prenatal Consultations:
Mother can also be seen prenatally for consultation, in such instances as:
• previous struggles with breastfeeding
• pregnant with twins
• prior breast surgery
• ongoing medical conditions (physical or mental health)
Virtual Consultations:
Virtual consultations are available to patients outside of Thunder Bay but require a referral from a Registered Midwife/Indigenous Midwife. Otherwise, any family wanting virtual follow-up care must have had at least one in-person visit.