Postpartum Support Groups/Classes
Listings include groups from around Rhode Island. 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 (401) 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 (401) 826-2669
Meetings: Second Saturday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bellani Maternity, 12786 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI
Newport
Leader: Angela Grenata (585) 381-5314
Meetings: Third Tuesday of the month, 11am
Green Lane Community Center 1 Gravely Park Dr. Middletown
Chocolate Milk Cafe
Chocolate Milk Cafe is an Afro-centric peer to peer breastfeeding support group founded by Executive Director Hakima Payne, MSN, RN, CNE, IBCLC of Uzazi Village. Chocolate Milk Cafe-RI fosters health equity in establishing a sacred space for African Americans to breastfeeding while receiving evidence based breastfeeding education and support. Chocolate Milk Cafe is a copyrighted program of Uzazi Village.
Providence
Leader: Quatia
Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month 4:30PM
199 Camp St, Providence, RI 02906
Baby Café
Baby Café USA is a non-profit, 501(c), organization that coordinates a network of breastfeeding drop-in centers and other services to support breastfeeding mothers. RI Baby Cafe ~ Olneyville is one of those drop-in support groups. If you would like more information about Baby Café USA you can visit www.babycafeusa.org
Our group offers professional breastfeeding education, advice and support as well as the opportunity to connect with other breastfeeding families.
Come join us for some breakfast, good conversation and a little peer play time for the nurslings while we address your challenges and benefits of nursing.
Toys and activities will be provided for toddlers and older children breastfeeding professionals (IBCLC and CLC) will be present to offer guidance and answer your questions.
*This group is aimed towards new mothers, nursing moms and pregnant women; however, it is open to everyone who is interested in learning about how to support breastfeeding
Leader: Salina Tea
Meetings: Every Thursday from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Scalabrini Dukcevich Center, 300 Laurel Hill Ave., Providence, RI, 02909.
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.
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.
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.
