Get Help with Breastfeeding

At the Hospital

While you’re in the hospital, we have many people who can help with breastfeeding. Ask questions so you feel comfortable and confident before going home:

Your nurse is trained to help you with breastfeeding.
You can get a lactation consultant (breastfeeding specialist) visit if you have pain or trouble feeding.

Breastfeeding a premature baby? Watch these short videos to learn how.

At a Clinic

We have several clinics where you can get help with breastfeeding your baby.

BMC Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center

The BMC Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Center offers visits during pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding and after birth to help with questions or challenges.

Ask your provider for a referral. Both in-person and telehealth visits are available.

Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC)

In addition to helping with nutrition, WIC offers breastfeeding assistance from lactation consultants and peer counselors.

At Home

If you need help breastfeeding while you’re at home, you can use one of these resources:

New England Mothers First offers telehealth and in-home consults.
- Call 508.921.4157 or fill out the online form to request a consult.
- Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking lactation consults are available.
Vital Village offers support groups
- Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Warmline: Call 857.301.8259 or email breastfeedingboston@gmail.com
- Available seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BMC Breastfeeding Warmline: Call 617.414.6455
- Response time is usually 24 to 48 hours.
La Leche League of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont has information available in many languages, and opportunities to find a local support group.
Nursing Mothers Council of the Boston Association for Childbirth Education (BACE): Call 617.244.5102
Droplet is a resource for learning how to hand-express colostrum during pregnancy.
KellyMom is a well-known information source for most topics related to breastfeeding and pumping.
Zipmilk promises neighborhood-based breastfeeding help.

After Going Back to Work

You can learn more about:

Have Questions about Medicines and Breastfeeding?

These resources can help answer questions about medications that are safe to take while breastfeeding:

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