 As a new mom, I found myself longing to be in community with other mothers. I wanted to talk to moms who were in a similar phase of life that I was having just given birth. I felt this strong emotional post-birth rawness, I was shocked with the process of postpartum healing, and I also wanted to talk about nursing, babies, sleep, and how much I was getting pooped on. As a first time mom, I had a ton of questions especially about breastfeeding. So I bundled up my newborn son and off I went to breastfeeding support group. Breastfeeding group was so much more for me than just going to ask questions. I ended up learning a wealth of women's wisdom about nursing from all the other women's questions and concerns, it was sometimes my excuse to shower that day, or not, and it was just nice to be in community with other new moms.
Breastfeeding group was helpful for me later on as well. I made it a point to get to a breastfeeding support group when I was gearing up to go back to work and I had a ton of questions about pumping and schedules, I visited when I began to introduce solids, and then again when I was beginning the process of weaning. Most support groups are lead by a breastfeeding councilor or certified lactation consultant and others are peer to peer groups. There are a abundant amount of local lactation support groups for nursing women here in Cleveland! Check out our list below to see what group meets near you or that works best with your schedule. Also, if you are looking for private one on one lactation support we offer in home breastfeeding support services and classes at The Womb Wellness Center. You can learn more by clicking HERE or giving us a call at 828-231-6159 to schedule an appointment. Breastfeeding support groups are helpful for:
Breastfeeding Support Groups in the Greater Cleveland Area Mama Bird Breastfeeding and Mothering Group via Zoom 1st and 3rd Thursday’s 8-9pm Register Here: https://www.mamabirdhendry.com/groups Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio Prep+ Working Moms Breastfeeding Support Group: Meets the first Thursday of the month from 10:30-12:00pm at Senders Pediatics 2054 S Green Rd, South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Breastfeeding USA Westside Chapter General Breastfeeding Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of every month at 7pm 15800 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107, Suite D Nursing Toddlers and Preschoolers: First Friday of the Month 10:00-12:00 at the North Olmsted Library 27403 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 La Leche League of Ohio Cleveland Heights Meets the second Friday of the month 10-12:00pm at the Cleveland Heights Library 2345 Lee Rd Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Cleveland Westside Suburbs LLL of Lakewood meets twice a month: The second Wednesday at 10 a.m. and the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at rotating locations on the west side of Cleveland, OH Painsville Once a month- date varies 10:00-12:00pm Morley Library 184 Phelps St, Painesville, Ohio 44077 Geneva 1st Friday of the Month 10-12:00pm Geneva Public Library Middlefield 2nd Thursday of the Month 10-12:00pm at the Middlefield Library 16167 E High St, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 Cleveland Clinic Breastfeeding Support Groups Breastfeeding support groups for all moms. Registration not required unless otherwise noted. Fairview Wellness Center Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m. (Tuesdays) & 10:30 a.m. – Noon (Thursdays) Any questions, call 440.356.0347. Hillcrest Hospital North Campus (across from Hillcrest Hospital) Days: Tuesdays and Fridays Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Any questions, call 440.312.5332. Independence Family Health Center Day: Thursdays Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m. By appointment only. To schedule call 216.986.4000, and ask for OB/GYN then lactation. Mercy Hospital (Family Center, 4th Floor, Medical Office Building) Day: Mondays and 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month Time: Noon to 2 p.m. (Mondays) and 4:30-6:30 p.m. (1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month) No reservations necessary. Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center Day: Wednesdays Times: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Any questions, call 440.356.0347. Melanin Rich Support GroupSupport for black and brown mothers and families. Hillcrest Hospital (Virtual) Day: Wednesdays Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Any questions, call 440.312.4136. Mommy and Me Support GroupHave the opportunity to meet with new and experienced moms (in-person and/or virtual). Hillcrest Hospital North Campus (across from Hillcrest Hospital) Day: Thursdays Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Any questions, call 440.312.4647. Breastfeeding ClassesThis class is designed for you and a support person to prepare to breastfeed your newborn and achieve the confidence you need to start a satisfying breastfeeding experience. Fairview Hospital Wellness Center (In-person and virtual options) Breastfeeding Preparation - Register now. Hillcrest Hospital (In-person and virtual options) Breastfeeding Basics - Register now. Lake Health TriPoint Medical Center: 7590 Auburn Road, Concord Twp., OH 44077 - TriPoint Physician Pavilion, Lubrizol Conference Room 2 Breastfeeding support group meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm University Hospitals UH Elyria Medical Center 630 East River Street Elyria, OH 44035 Support groups meets on Mondays and Fridays at 11:00am and Wednesdays at 6:00pm St. John Medical Center: Breastfeeding support group meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Community Outreach Room 29000 Center Ridge Road Westlake,Ohio 44145 Comments are closed.
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