
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:
- Trouble shooting and learning creative solutions to make nursing more enjoyable
- Emotional Support
- Help with establishing or improving latch
- To learn a variety of positions for nursing
- Getting information on pumping, milk storage, and back to work tips
- Help with introducing a bottle to baby
- Support on how to establish, maintain, or boost milk supply
- Information on introducing solids
- Toddler nursing support
- Weaning support
Breastfeeding Support Groups in the Greater Cleveland Area
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
Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center
Auditorium A, Lower Level, Crown Center Building 5001 Rockside Road, Independence 44131 Phone: 216.986.4000 | Tues. 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cleveland Clinic Solon Family Health Center
29800 Bainbridge Road, Solon, 44139, Fourth floor conference room Phone: 440.519.6800 | Weds. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
Strongsville Family Health Center, 16761 South Park Center, Strongsville 44136 , Community Room A
Phone: 440.878.2500 | Weds. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic Willoughby Hills Family Health Center
2570 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills, 44094 Phone: 440.516.8312 | Thurs. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fairview Wellness Center, Room 205
3035 Wooster Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: 440.356.0347
Mon., Tues., Weds., Fri. 1 to 3 p.m. | Thurs. 5 to 7 p.m.
Hillcrest Hospital, North Campus
Across from Hillcrest Hospital, West Entrance
Phone: 440.312.5332
Tues. & Fri. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | 1st & 3rd Weds. 6 to 7 p.m.
Lakewood Hospital Nursing Mom’s Chat
Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 44107 Lakewood Family Room, Basement
Phone: 216.529.5018 | Weds. 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Medina Hospital Family Birthing Center (Second Floor)
1000 E. Washington St., Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330.721.5090 | Thurs. 1 to 3 p.m.
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