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"Mother-to-Mother" Breastfeeding Support GroupSponsor Organization: Beth Israel Hospital Plymouth Contact: Susan Golden, RN childbirthed@bidplymouth.org 508-830-2239 |
Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary |
46 Obery St. Plymouth 02360 |
Description & Schedule: Free weekly “Mother-to-Mother” breastfeeding support program every Monday (except holidays), 10am-12PM. Register in advance for this meeting: Per website and email, to register for virtual group, email childbirthed@bidplymouth.org. Website: http://www.bidplymouth.org/breastfeeding-support |
Baby CafeSponsor Organization: Southcoast Health Sponsor/Facilitator: Uma Hari, IBCLC, OBGYN babycafe@southcoast.org 508-973-2208 |
Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary. |
300B Faunce Corner Road Dartmouth 02747 |
Description & Schedule: A friendly and comfortable drop-in session for breastfeeding mothers to learn more about breastfeeding. Peer support and one-on-one help from specially trained health professionals is available, including professional lactation support.
Dartmouth: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Website: https://www.southcoast.org/services/maternity-services/childbirth-classes/ |
Baby CafeSponsor Organization: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Sponsor/Facilitator: Lucia Jenkins, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Sponsor/Facilitator: Eve Larochelle, RN, IBCLC, Sponsor/Facilitator: Amy Gois, IBCLC breastfeeding@melrosewakefield.org 781-979-6455 |
Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary. |
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Description & Schedule: Baby Café is a free program that brings lactation professionals and mothers together in a relaxed and social environment. Breastfeeding and pregnant mothers are welcome to attend. To promote safety and in support of social distancing, we are offering virtual and outdoor Baby Café. Sessions offered:
.To join us, email breastfeeding@melrosewakefield.org and we will send you a Zoom meeting invitation.
Website: https://www.melrosewakefield.org/event/baby-cafe-online/all/?tribe_paged=1&tribe… |
Breastfeeding ClassSponsor/Facilitator: Michelle Stolow, MAT, IBCLC |
Fee/Payment: $50/couple |
133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner Concord 01742 |
Description & Schedule: This class covers the benefits of breastfeeding and how to get off to a good start breastfeeding your new baby. Special consideration is given to techniques, common early concerns, and how to successfully incorporate breastfeeding into your lifestyle. This is held at the hospital on the main campus. Instructor: Michelle Stolow, MAT, IBCLC Michelle has a master's degree in child development from Tufts University and received her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2002. She has been teaching the Tender Beginnings prenatal breastfeeding class since 2004. She enjoys working with new and expectant families and helping them reach their breastfeeding goals.
Website: https://www.emersonwellness.org/classes/breastfeeding-class |
Breastfeeding SupportSponsor Organization: La Leche League Click on main website to find contact info for each town meeting. |
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Description & Schedule: La Leche League of Massachusetts/Rhode Island/Vermont is part of La Leche League International, an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to parents who choose to breastfeed, chestfeed, or human milk feed their children. La Leche League Leaders are volunteers who have breastfed their own children and have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International. They are familiar with research about all aspects of breastfeeding and educated to answer your questions and concerns. Leader volunteers are available via telephone and email for personalized help. La Leche League supports breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families in reaching their goals with support and information. ------------------ You may also find it helpful to attend a virtual meet-up. Join the LLL of MA/RI/VT Online Meet-up Facebook group for information on upcoming meet-ups.
Offers online services Website: https://www.lllmarivt.org/findagroup |
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Breastfeeding Support GroupSponsor Organization: Sturdy Memorial Hospital Contact: Nursing Administration 508-236-7151 |
Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary. |
Michael J. Poissant Clinical Education Center, 211 Park Street Attleboro 02703 |
Description & Schedule: We invite all breastfeeding moms and babies to join us in this casual, open forum styled support group. Our lactation nurse moderates the mother-led discussion which may range from challenges to successes of breastfeeding. Meets every Tuesday, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Website: https://www.sturdymemorial.org/classes-events/search-results-detail/?eventId=57c… |
Breastfeeding Support GroupSponsor Organization: Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Contact: Kathy Moren RN/IBCLC 401-209-2358 |
Fee/Payment: Free |
4512 Post Rd East Greenwich, RI 02818 |
Description & Schedule: Are you an expectant mother who is trying to decide whether or not to breastfeed your baby? Or maybe you're a breastfeeding mother who is trying to remember why she even started breastfeeding in the first place? Either way, you have come to the right place for encouragement and support. Breastfeeding may at times seem like the hardest thing you will ever do. But in so many ways, it's also the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby. No doubt you have heard about the benefits of breastfeeding and that it will make your baby healthier. It’s true. The colostrum in the breast milk that you produce when your baby is first born has a laxative and protective effect on your infant's stomach and intestinal lining. The milk that comes in a few days later is specific to your baby, and is based on the infant’s gestational age and your ethnicity. It also changes constantly to accommodate his or her growing nutritional needs, whereas formula remains the same for 12 months. Come join us at our Breastfeeding Support Group, held in our East Greenwich Office. This is a great opportunity to come in and meet Kathy Moren and other new mothers, weigh your baby and get your questions answered for FREE! However, we cannot provide individual lactation consults during this time. Please call the office and schedule an appointment if you feel you need one on one consultation. Formula/bottle feeding mothers are of course welcome also! Join us for a Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group with Kathy Moren RN/IBCLC via Zoom on Fridays at 1 PM. Chat with other nursing Moms and get your questions answered! Registered participants will receive a link via email to a video conference where conversation will be shared in real time and there will be plenty of time for questions. Please register with this link: https://www.healthybabieshappymoms.com/new-events Offers online services Website: https://www.healthybabieshappymoms.com/events |
Bringing Mothers TogetherSponsor/Facilitator: Mary-Frances Garber Contact: Mary-Frances Garber, MS, CGC mfgcgc@yahoo.com 781-366-5300 |
Needham 02492 |
Description & Schedule: Bringing Mothers Together We will focus on coming to terms with the diagnosis, effective coping mechanisms, identifying useful resources, making the most out of the specialist's appointments, communicating with others, and finding the strength to move forward. Please reach out to me at mfgcgc@yahoo.com for up to date group offerings. *Note: At least three registered participants are needed for the groups to take place. There is a maximum of six participants. Group members should be able to commit to three meetings. Offers online services Website: https://www.listeningreflectinghealing.com/support-groups.html |
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Bumps, Babies & Beyond Child Development & Parenting ClassesSponsor Organization: Temple Beth Shalom Contact: Dawn Ellis, LCSW EDawnEllis@gmail.com 347-228-7629 |
Fee/Payment: Prices vary, and some groups are free. Members of Temple Beth Shalom: Use coupon code member for a 15% discount. New Members of Temple Beth Shalom: Use coupon code newmember to take unlimited classes for free during your first year of temple membership. |
670 Highland Avenue Needham 02494 |
Description & Schedule: Dedicated to providing you with the tools and resources you need to raise healthy, successful children, Temple Beth Shalom offers a range of options to suit your needs. From music classes, to Jewish learning, to parenting classes, our talented child development specialists will guide you through the joys and challenges of parenting and support you along this important journey ... all with a Jewish twist! Open to all. Spread the word! If you don't see the class or times you are looking for, please let us know!
Offers online services Website: https://www.tbsfamily.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html |
Caring Dads GroupSponsor Organization: Emerge info@emergedv.com 617-547-9879 |
Fee/Payment: Free; call to register. |
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Description & Schedule: Emerge offers a Responsible Fatherhood Program, a 12-week education group modeled after the Caring Dads curriculum and designed to help improve parenting skills. Groups meet once a week for two hours and run approximately three times per year. The next group's start date is June 21, 2022. It will meet on Tuesdays at 7pm via Zoom. The focus of the group is to:
The Caring Dads program at Emerge is FREE for all group participants. The program is twelve sessions long and groups will meet every Wednesday night. To enroll in the next English group, call our office at 617-547-9879.
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The Emerge Responsible Fatherhood Program follows a 12-session group curriculum adapted from the Caring Dads curriculum that was originally developed by the Changing Ways abuser education program. The goals of the curriculum are to increase fathers’ awareness of children’s needs at different ages, to give fathers skills to become better parents, and to help fathers become more responsible co-parents with the mothers of the children. The twelve lessons include: 1. What we’ve learned about parenting from our fathers
_____________________________ Program Model Emerge currently provides three annual Responsible Fatherhood Groups. The Responsible Fatherhood Program utilizes an adapted version of the Caring Dads curriculum, a model developed by the Changing Ways abuser education program in London, Ontario and specifically intended for fathers with histories of domestic violence. Emerge was the first American pilot site for this model in 2002 and has been refining the curriculum since then, particularly by making it more culturally relevant for the men we serve. Though originally intended just for men who had completed or who were still attending the Emerge Abuser Education Program, these groups are now available to fathers referred by the Department of Social Services, District and Probate Courts, other agencies, and self-referrals. Currently, about 45% are referred by Emerge, 30% from the Department of Children and Families, 15% from the courts, and 10% from others. The London model is designed to run 15 weeks. Emerge has adapted the model to meet the needs of our agency and clients. For more information on our program, please call the Emerge office at 617-547-9879 and speak with David Adams.
Offers online services Website: https://www.emergedv.com/caring-dads-group.html |
Note: many groups may not be currently available or may be held virtually. Before attempting to attend a group, please contact the organization to find out its current status.