The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition was formed under the umbrella of Boston Medical Center's Vital Village Network in January 2016. Since then, the coalition has convened meetings every six weeks and has grown to more than 200 members from 50 organizations. The Coalition is working to improve access to breastfeeding support for every caregiver in Boston and promote social connections and optimal child enrichment in early life.
The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition was formed under the umbrella of Boston Medical Center's Vital Village Network in January 2016. Since then, the coalition has convened meetings every six weeks and has grown to more than 200 members from 50 organizations. The Coalition is working to improve access to breastfeeding support for every caregiver in Boston and promote social connections and optimal child enrichment in early life.
Come to one of our drop-in support groups (both in-person and virtually) around Boston! Our groups offer professional lactation counseling, fun playgroups for your young child, and support for anyone struggling with the ups and downs of parenting. For additional free breastfeeding groups outside of the coalition in the Boston area, check-out our complete calendar.
Find a Free Baby Cafe and Lactation Support Group
The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition hosts free Baby Cafe and Lactation Support Groups for drop in support. Check on the calendar for groups in-person and virtual groups across Boston.
For lactation support and questions 7-days a week please contact our Breastfeeding Support WARMLINE at 857-301-8259 or email breastfeedingboston@gmail.com
Below is a list of Baby Cafés and Lactation Support Groups in the Greater Boston area. If you plan to attend, we recommend calling or emailing the group in advance to confirm the most current schedule and details.
MGH Revere HealthCare Center
300 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA
Roger Sweet Conference Room/Exterior Entrance Door #2
11:00am - 12:30pm
For more information, please call Maylene Collado-Wulff at 781-485-6264 or Danielle Churchill at 617-887-4105.
*booked on a first come first serve basis*
12:30-1:30pm
(781) 624-8602
8 Camelia Ave.,
directly across from the CHA Cambridge Hospital entrance
and next door to the Cambridge Birth Center
10:00a-12:00p
617-665-1164
Lowell General Hospital - Main Campus Hanchett Auditorium on the ground floor in the Mansfield Pavilion Building
11:00a-12:00p
2:00-3:00p
Please call the Lactation Department at 617-243-6314 to get the Zoom link.
239 Commercial St., Malden
5:00-7:00p
781-338-7577
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
11 Nevins St, Brighton
St. Margaret Center
5th Fl, Conference Room
11:00a-12:00p PDT
617-562-7007
Virtual M- 5:30-7:30p F- 10:00a-12:00p
Email breastfeeding@melrosewakefield.org for zoom link
In-person support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at Stork Ready
10:30-11:30am
Virtual Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of the month @12:30.
Link can be accessed by emailing Danielle dd@latchedatfirstsight.com
680 Centre St., Brockton 8th Floor Conference Room
1:00-2:00p
(Translators available)
1st Floor Conference Room
200 Unicorn Park, Woburn
2:00-3:00 pm
781-756-4700
The Health Promotion Ctr.
640 Centre St, Jamaica Plain
9:30-11:30am
(Spanish available)
617-582-0187
Virtual
12:00-1:30p
Click here for other parenting groups
In person & virtual
2:00-3:00p @ 387 W. Broadway
857-496-0078
By appointment
409 West Broadway, 3rd Floor
1:00-2:00p
(Spanish interpretation available)
617-269-7500
280 Union Street, 1st Fl., Lynn, MA
10:00-11:30a
(translators available)
781-599-7290
*Please call before your arrival
2:00-3:00pm
Please call the Lactation Department at 617-243-6314 to get the Zoom link.
(Virtually)
10:00-11:00am
To sign up, please email us or call 978-354-3909
(Virtual)
M- 5:30-7:30p F- 10:00a-12:00p
Email breastfeeding@melrosewakefield.org for zoom link
MGH Revere HealthCare Center
300 Ocean Avenue, Revere, MA
Roger Sweet Conference Room/Exterior Entrance Door #2
11:00am - 12:30pm
For more information, please call Maylene Collado-Wulff at 781-485-6264 or Danielle Churchill at 617-887-4105.
Learn More about Breastfeeding Peer Scholar Trainings Opportunities
The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition supports community leaders in developing their skills as lactation support professionals in order to increase breastfeeding support access across Boston and offer professional development pathways for community leaders.
We are excited to offer a lactation training opportunity through Lactation Education Resources. This comprehensive training includes 52+ hours of lactation education, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to support families through pregnancy, breastfeeding initiation, and the full course of lactation.LER Intensive Cohort Expectations The LER Intensive Cohort is a 6 week accelerated learning experience designed for Scholars who are ready to engage deeply in their lactation education journey. This program requires a significant time commitment, with Scholars expected to dedicate approximately 10 - 15 hours each week to course materials, assignments, and scheduled cohort sessions.Although the cohort is fully virtual, the learning experience is highly interactive and relationship-centered. Scholars are expected to actively participate in live sessions, group discussions, and collaborative learning activities. Because of the intensive nature of this program, applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully consider whether they have the protected time and capacity to fully participate in this intensive experience. We recognize that committing to an intensive program is a significant decision. This cohort is best suited for Scholars who are ready to prioritize their learning during this time and who value community, shared accountability, and mutual support. After completing the training, scholarship recipients will complete 6 months of volunteering with a breastfeeding support group or our breastfeeding Warmline. These support groups are currently being held virtually, hybrid, and/or in-person. LER Intensive Cohort Timelines Applications are now open for the 2026 Fall LER Cohort.
Training Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Friday June 12th, at 11:59 PM EST
Decisions will be issued by mid July. If you have any questions, please email breastfeed@vitalvillage.org
The ROSE Community Transformer Training workshop takes place over three days. During the training, individuals will learn essential skills for providing peer counseling in lactation management and methods for making referrals to resources for interventions outside their scope of practice. The first two days, led by Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, use an evidence-based curriculum on providing peer breastfeeding support. The third day of the workshop is designed and led by Boston Breastfeeding Coalition members and will focus on how to organize and host a lactation support group! Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPS) will be available for this training. Applications are currently closed. Please stay tuned for future training opportunities.
