Family Birthing Center

Breastfeeding Support Groups & Services

Breastfeeding Support Group
This group provides loving support and information to mothers who are breastfeeding their 0–6 month old babies. Group meets every Thursday from 1:00pm–3:00pm and is run by a lactation consultant.

Also available: Breast-pump rental station for all your breastfeeding supplies. Call (203) 576–6087 for support group or pump rental information.

Breastfeeding Support Services

• Lactation Consultants at St Vincent's Medical Center
  Laurie Mastrone RN, IBCLC
  Jennifer Matranga RN, IBCLC
  (203) 576-6087 
• La Leche League of Connecticut
  (800) 563-6624 
• La Leche League International                 
  (800) 525-3243
• Lactnet
  Electronic discussion group for lactation
• Breastfeeding.com
  List Lactation Consultants by state 
• “Medications and Mother's Milk”
  Dr. Thomas Hale's book
• Baby Milk Action
• American Academy of Pediatrics                  
  (800) 433-9016
• Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition 
• The Breastfeeding National Network by Medela, Inc.                  
  (800) 835-5968 
• Breastfeeding Online
  Articles, advice, encouragement