Feeding Support Groups
Breastfeeding, chestfeeding and pumping support groups have gone virtual during the pandemic. Don’t go through it alone! Connect with lactation experts and other parents walking the same journey.
Here is a list of current online meetings as of Fall 2023
**Subject to change. Check with the facilitator**
BOOBIES & BABIES
Free In person lactation support group for lactating people using all types of feeding methods.
1st Friday of every month at 12:30p.m. at Proactive Health & Wellness in Gahanna (440 Beecher Road)
Run by Aly Romot of Mind Body Baby Doula and Hannah Wills of Little Latch Lactation
Contact alyromot@gmail.com
Nurture Columbus
Free virtual and weekly infant feeding group
10:00a.m. every Thursday
Sign up at www.nurturecolumbus.com and select “SCHEDULE NOW” to register
Mount Carmel Breastfeeding Support Groups
Mount Carmel offers weekly in-person support groups. Mothers/birthing people are welcome with their baby.
Saint Ann’s: Mondays 4:00pm - 5:00pm at the Breastfeeding Center located on the first floor of the maternity pavilion.
Saint Ann’s: Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30am at the Breastfeeding Center located on the first floor of the maternity pavilion.
Breastfeeding Support Hotline: 614-234-MILK (6455)
The Ohio Doula
Virtual support group
Check out The Ohio Doulas Facebook page for upcoming virtual support groups
Contact Michelle Wilson: mwilson@nestlinglc.com
La Leche League of Ohio
Several local groups are meeting online including Upper Arlington and Hilliard via Google Meet.
Visit https://www.lllohio.org/map/groups-by-county/ for contact information for local groups near you.
24/7 FREE Breastfeeding Hotline
The Appalachian Breastfeeding Network (ABN) operates the toll-free 24/7 hotline with live, trained lactation professionals. Services are available free of charge to all callers, including mothers, their families and partners, expectant parents, and health care providers.
The hotline is available at 1-888-588-3423. For more information on the hotline or Appalachian Breastfeeding Network, please visit https://www.appalachianbreastfeedingnetwork.org/
