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"Mother-to-Mother" Breastfeeding Support Group


Sponsor Organization: Jordan Hospital Lactation Center/Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital
508-830-2239 		Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary
 275 Sandwich Street
Plymouth 02360 		Description & Schedule:

Free weekly “Mother-to-Mother” breastfeeding support program every Monday (except holidays), 12-2 PM – just bring your lunch and your baby!

Drop-in



Website: http://www.bidplymouth.org/body.cfm?id=455

"Out of the Blue" Postpartum Depression Support Group


Sponsor Organization: Home For Little Wanderers-Rice Center
sstone@thehome.org
857-366-1975 		1101 Beacon Street
Brookline 02446 		Description & Schedule:

Out of the Blue, a place where a skilled and licensed clinician provides a structured and

supportive environment for you to manage postpartum symptoms and connect with other moms.



Website: http://thericecenter.org/services/

"The Other Parent": Pregnancy and Postpartum Group for Partners


Sponsor Organization: Cooley Dickinson Center for Midwifery Care
413-687-5817 		30 Locust St
Northampton 01060 		Description & Schedule:

4th Monday 7-9pm



Website: http://www.postpartum.net/Get-Help/Support-Resources-Map-Area-Coordinators/PSI-L...

A Ripple In Time


Contact: Donna McDonnell
donnamcd@me.com
978-663-5477 		Billerica 01821 Description & Schedule:

Group meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm. A non-denominational pregnancy loss support group for families experiencing loss through miscarriage or stillbirth.



Website: http://www.nwh.org/community-health-resources/heal/childbirth-pregnancy-loss/sup...

After Words


Sponsor Organization: South Shore Hospital
Contact: Emily Lazar
781-624-4157 		Fee/Payment: Free 51 Performance Drive
Weymouth 02189 		Description & Schedule:

After Words Support Service that offers support groups as well as one-on-one sessions for individuals or couples, who have had to make difficult decision to end a pregnancy.



Website: http://www.hopefulconnections.com/index.php/support-groups/

After Words


Contact: Barbara Thayer or Bonnie Braddock
617-862-1171 		80 Hayden Avenue
Lexington 02173 		Website: https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/support-groups-united-states/

Baby Cafe


Sponsor 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
North 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.


Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.



Website: https://www.southcoast.org/services/maternity-services/childbirth-classes/

Baby Cafe


Sponsor Organization: Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
Sponsor/Facilitator: Lucia Jenkins, RN, IBCLC, RLC, Sponsor/Facilitator: Eve Larochelle, RN, IBCLC, Sponsor/Facilitator: Amy Gois, IBCLC
781-979-6455 		Fee/Payment: Free; no registration necessary. 2 Short St.
Melrose 02176 		Description & Schedule:

Each week, we offer a free, drop-in program for breastfeeding support and assistance. Breastfeeding and pregnant mothers who want to learn more about breastfeeding are welcome to attend. Baby Cafés are facilitated by lactation consultants and counselors.


No registration is needed – just drop-in.


We offer comfortable space and knowledgeable 

support for breastfeeding mothers and babies; 

pregnant women welcome. The first Wednesday 

evening of each month, fathers are welcome to 

attend! We do have play areas 

for older children; parents must provide their 

own supervision for them.


There is free parking in the Robinson Funeral 

Home parking lot next door.


Cafe is closed on major holidays and when Melrose 

schools are closed for weather reasons.


When: Weds 5:30 - 7:30 pm; Fri 10am to 12 noon.


 



Website: http://www.babycafeusa.org/index.php?option=com_babycafe&task=view&ID=105

Becoming Parents: A Workshop for Couples


Sponsor Organization: The Leggett Group, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Sponsor/Facilitator: Christine Sweeney, LICSW, CLC
Contact: Intake at the Leggett Group
857-273-2124 		Fee/Payment: $75 per couple; call to register. 4238 Washington Street, Suite 316
Roslindale 02131 		Description & Schedule:

 While you may have prepared your home for baby’s arrival, the most important “home” to prepare is your relationship as parents.


We will address:


  • The realities of living with a newborn and strategies for managing the 4th trimester as a couple.

  • How do our experiences influence how we will parent?

  • Who does what after your baby is born, and how not to keep score.

This workshop will combine informative discussion and exercises to prepare you as a couple for the adjustment to parenting!


The presenter, Christine Sweeney, LICSW, CLC is a senior therapist, lactation consultant, and Director of the Parent Connection at BIDMC, and Psychotherapist at the Leggett Group.


This workshop is held every other month on a Thursday evening from 6:00pm-7:30pm at:


The Leggett Group

4238 Washington Street, Suite 316

Roslindale MA, 02131


Space is limited and pre-registration is required.


For workshop dates, and to register, call Intake at the Leggett Group at 857-273-2124.



Website: http://theleggettgrouptherapy.com/becoming-parents/

Berkshire Children and Families Support Group


Contact: Gail Fries
413-584-5690 		Northampton 01060 Description & Schedule:

Childcare and limited transportation provided



Website: http://www.postpartumma.org/specialists.html