breastfeeding resources

Classes, lactation consultants, equipment, reading and more.

local classes

LaLeche League. Mother-to-mother education, support, and encouragement for women who want to breastfeed. Babies welcome. Various days and locations within Madison. Free Breastfeeding Helpline 827-5530, staffed 7 days a week.
LLL of Madison - city
LLL International- international

La leche league Groups in Madison:

Please call a Leader the night before to verify time, location, and for directions.

East AM group @ 9:45, 2nd Wednesday
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 4011 Major Avenue (2 blocks E. of Monona Dr, (off Lake Edge Blvd. - enter from rear parking lot)
Jeannie 839-5821 Lindsay 242-9009 Melanie 236-0875

East PM group @ 7:00 pm, 3rd Monday
Atwood Community Center 2425 Atwood Avenue (downstairs in the basement)
Kim 243-8621 Laurel 226-0856

West AM group, 10:00 am, 3rd Tuesday
Home--4914 Tokay Blvd
Adria 278-8879 Fran 441-0119

West PM group, 7:00 pm, 4th Tuesday
Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Avenue
Sue 221-2141 Deb 824-8822

Please note that the December meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday, instead of the 4th, due to the Christmas holiday.

Verona 5:30 pm, 2nd Thursday
Verona Public Library
500 Silent St. at the corner of Enterprise
Fran 441-0119 Adria 278-8879 Heather 845-1328

Multiples 10:45 am, various Fridays *TIME change* (call)
For women pregnant with or mothers of multiples.
Malani 231-6809 Kay 258-8368

Orchard Ridge UCC 1501 Gilbert Rd (Enter from Tolman Rd)
&
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave Suite 113
(Park behind building)

 

Return to Work While Breastfeeding class @ Meriter - Lactation experts offer support and advice to help you continue breastfeeding after you resume your career. Learn pumping options, equipment, collection, storage and introducing a bottle. Babies and support persons are welcome. Class participants will receive a discount on breastfeeding supplies from Meriter. Attend approximately three weeks before returning to work.

Great Start Breastfeeding Class @ Happy Bambino -
Breastfeeding is nature’s way, but it is a learned art for mother and baby. Knowing what to expect and becoming familiar with the process of breastfeeding can reduce anxiety and allow breastfeeding to be a natural experience. Learn about the marvelous benefits of nursing your baby, latch and positioning, feeding cues, establishing your milk supply, and recognizing problems early. Get an overview of nursing bras, breast pumps, and milk storage.

Madison Birth Center
Great Start Breastfeeding Class @ MBC - The natural art of breastfeeding is easier when women know what to expect. This class teaches mothers about breastfeeding benefits, how to know when the baby is latched on correctly, how to recognize infant feeding cues, breastfeeding positions and much more. Nursing bras, breast pumps and milk storage are also covered.

new! Birth and Beyond- Doula Services for the Childbearing Year
Heidi Anderson, CD(DONA), CLC, CBE
Cary Hellenbrand
Emily Sanford, CLC
Website: www.birth-and-beyond.org
email: birth-and-beyond.yahoo.com
Together we offer many services for your family through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Some of the services we provide are: Birth Doula Support, In-home Postpartum Doula Care, Breastfeeding Classes and Counseling, Childbirth Classes, Postpartum Planning, and Infant Massage Courses We appreciate your need for support and education during this life changing time. Our main purpose is to support you and your partner in your choices and to help provide you with the information you need to make informed and prepared decisions.

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find a local lactation consultant

I don't know what experience level or certifications those listed below have. Before retaining a lactation consultant you should review their credentials and experience to make your own decision.

shopping

Happy Bambino - Clothing and supplies.

BreastfeedingMadison.com - Family owned and operated for 5 years. We offer breastfeeding help including personalized classes and home visits, sales and rentals of hospital grade breast pumps, and more! Contact Sue Morrison, IBCLC at 221-2141.

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articles/news

Breastfeeding Advocacy - Breastfeeding and Working

Building Breastfeeding Friendly Communities in Wisconson

Mothers Milk Depot Web Site - The Mother’s Milk Association of Wisconsin has a new website with all the details for becoming a milk donor. Donating is easy to do, and several MBC mommas are already donating.

Visit madisonbreastfeedinghelp.com for local information, legislation, articles and classes!

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