Postpartum Support Groups/Classes
Listings include La Leche League International and Hospital-Based Support Groups/Classes. There is generally no fee associated with support groups unless otherwise indicated.
La Leche League International
La Leche League International (LLLI) is a non-profit organization that provides breastfeeding information and support to nursing mothers via telephone help and monthly meetings. Accredited by LLLI, volunteer leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who are familiar with the practical, physical, and psychological aspects of breastfeeding. For more information and to confirm listed meeting times and locations, please contact the leader nearest you. Updated listings may be found on the web at www.llli.org or by calling La Leche League International at 847-519-7730.
Providence
Leaders: Mimi 826-2669, Wendy & Wendi
Meetings: Last Friday of the month, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Providence Public Library, Rochambeau Branch, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI
Warwick
Leaders: Mimi 826-2669
Meetings: Second Saturday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bellani Maternity, 12786 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI
Providence
Leaders: Mimi 826-2669, Wendy & Wendi
Meetings: Last Friday of the month, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Providence Public Library, Rochambeau Branch, 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI
Warwick
Leaders: Mimi 826-2669
Meetings: Second Saturday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bellani Maternity, 12786 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI
Hospital-Based Support Groups/Classes
Kent County Hospital 737-7010 x3332 (Warm Line)
New Mothers support group meets every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Women’s Care Unit on the 3rd floor. Breastfeeding support is available.
Memorial Hospital 729-2510
Breastfeeding support group held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Wood 2. Call to register.
Newport Hospital 845-1110 (Warm Line)
Breastfeeding support group held on Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Birthing Center on the 7th floor.
South County Hospital 788-1226 (Warm Line)
Breastfeeding support group/New Mom’s Club meets Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the South County Hospital Potter Conference Center. Additional group meets Fridays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Westerly South County Hospital Medical and Wellness Center, 268 Post Road (Route 1), Westerly. Free. All mothers welcome.
Women & Infants Hospital (800) 711-7011 (Warm Line)
New Mothers Group, an informal mother-baby gathering, meets every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Call Health Education Department at 276-7800 for details.
Postpartum Day Support Group and outpatient lactation visits available.
Call the Breastfeeding Warm Line for more information.
New Mothers support group meets every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Women’s Care Unit on the 3rd floor. Breastfeeding support is available.
Memorial Hospital 729-2510
Breastfeeding support group held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Wood 2. Call to register.
Newport Hospital 845-1110 (Warm Line)
Breastfeeding support group held on Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Birthing Center on the 7th floor.
South County Hospital 788-1226 (Warm Line)
Breastfeeding support group/New Mom’s Club meets Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the South County Hospital Potter Conference Center. Additional group meets Fridays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Westerly South County Hospital Medical and Wellness Center, 268 Post Road (Route 1), Westerly. Free. All mothers welcome.
Women & Infants Hospital (800) 711-7011 (Warm Line)
New Mothers Group, an informal mother-baby gathering, meets every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Call Health Education Department at 276-7800 for details.
Postpartum Day Support Group and outpatient lactation visits available.
Call the Breastfeeding Warm Line for more information.
_These listings serve as a resource rather than as an endorsement by the Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition.