Lactation Resources
Below is a list of lactation resources, including trusted education, support groups, and professional services to help with feeding questions and challenges. Options and availability vary, so consider reaching out to a qualified lactation consultant or healthcare provider for guidance tailored to your situation.
Baby Café Support Groups
Baby Cafés are free, drop-in breastfeeding support groups that offer ongoing, professional lactation care in a welcoming, informal setting. Most meet for at least two hours once a week, with some communities hosting multiple groups on different days.
Baby Cafés are available in Boston, across Massachusetts, and in other locations nationwide. You can search by zip code to find a group near you.
Boston Breastfeeding Coalition
An offering from Vital Village. Finding support while feeding and caring for a young child can make a meaningful difference, especially when challenges arise. The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition offers welcoming, community-based support groups across Massachusetts, primarily in the Boston area. These groups provide access to professional lactation counseling, peer support, and relaxed playgroup settings for babies and young children.
La Leche League International
La Leche League International offers education and peer-led support for people navigating breastfeeding and lactation. Resources include evidence-based information and local or virtual support groups designed to foster connection, shared learning, and reassurance during a wide range of feeding experiences.
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition & Zipmilk
Finding breastfeeding or chestfeeding support close to home can make a meaningful difference. This organization helps you find support groups, Certified Lactation Consultants, and breastfeeding counselors and educators across Massachusetts.
Whether you’re looking for professional guidance or community-based support, this organization makes it easier to connect with trusted help in your area.
Nurture by Naps
Maternal and newborn support organization that provides prenatal education, postpartum care, and in-home services to help families transition into early parenthood with clinical guidance and hands-on support. For lactation, they offer personalized in-home consultations with feeding observation and latch support, pumping education, breastfeeding phone support, and free drop-in support groups to troubleshoot challenges and build confidence. The accept insurance.
Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast
For families who need additional feeding support, donor breast milk can be a helpful option. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast offers screened, pasteurized donor milk across the Northeast, serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The program partners closely with healthcare providers to ensure donor milk is used safely and appropriately.
A prescription is required for repeat purchases, and financial assistance may be available for eligible families.
Zipmilk
Finding breastfeeding or chestfeeding support close to home can make a meaningful difference. ZipMilk is an easy-to-use online directory that helps you locate local resources by ZIP code, including support groups, Certified Lactation Consultants, and breastfeeding counselors and educators across Massachusetts.
