Being a new mom and breastfeeding can be a real challenge. As natural as breastfeeding is, it’s not always as easy as it may seem. Being able to talk to other moms who are breastfeeding and get their support and advice can be life-changing. There are several different breastfeeding support groups in Birmingham available for mama’s to join and get the information and support they need. Check them out below and find the group(s) that are best for you!
Breastfeeding Support Group Round-Up
St. Vincent’s Baby Cafés
St. Vincent’s has three different baby cafés in the Birmingham area. They are a free resource for pregnant and breastfeeding moms and offer support from trained staff, the opportunity to meet other moms, and have open discussions. The downtown location meets on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 PM, the East location meets on Friday from 10 AM – 12 PM, and the 119 location meets on Wednesday from 10 AM – 12 PM.
Chocolate Milk Mommies
Chocolate Milk Mommies is a nonprofit organization that provides breastfeeding support to women of color. You can follow them on Facebook or read more about them here.
Birmingham Breastfeeding Support
Birmingham Breastfeeding Support is a private Facebook group just for breastfeeding moms in the Birmingham area. You can ask any questions and seek support while you’re on your breastfeeding journey. You can click here to join.
Breastfeeding Mamas of Birmingham
Breastfeeding Mamas is a private Facebook group for local moms who are breastfeeding, used to breastfeed, or are wanting to breastfeed. It is a supportive space for moms to seek advice and offer support. You can request to join by clicking here.
Breastfeeding Multiples in Birmingham
Breastfeeding Multiples is a private Facebook group that provides a safe space for moms of multiples to share their joys and trials of breastfeeding. Whether you’re nursing, pumping, have nursed multiples in the past, or are tandem nursing, you are welcome in this group. You can join here.
Birmingham Area Breastfeeding Support
This is another private Facebook group for pregnant moms wanting to breastfeed, nursing moms, pumping moms, and so on. It is a safe space for you to discuss any struggles you’ve had during your breastfeeding journey, seek support, and give advice. It’s also a space for you to plan meetups with other moms who understand the need to bring a breastfeeding baby along. You can join by clicking here.
Do you know of any breastfeeding support groups in the Birmingham area that we may have missed? Let us know so we can add them to the list!
