Classes & Support Groups
Classes: Prepare to Feed Your Baby with Confidence
What are the benefits of breastfeeding and human milk? How can you tell when your baby is hungry? What are the best positions for breastfeeding? These are some of the things you will learn in our breastfeeding classes.
Learn about our Zoom breastfeeding class. Breastfeeding classes are offered at Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals:
Support Groups
URMC Journeys
Virtual Support Group
- If you or your baby are facing unique challenges that are making your breastfeeding journey difficult, our virtual drop-in group can help.
Register now to get the link to our virtual meeting - every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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In Person Support Group
- The in-person support Group meets every first and third week of each month - Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- UR Medicine Breastfeeding & Lactation Services
125 Lattimore Rd., Suite 280 , Rochester NY 14620
Call (585) 276-MILK (6455) with any questions.
ROC City Baby Cafes
- Baby Café USA is a network of breastfeeding drop-ins run by lactation specialists that offer education and support to any pregnant woman or breastfeeding mom in the community, at any stage in their breastfeeding journey.
- View information on cafes and how to attend
La Leche League
- LLL Leaders are volunteer breastfeeding counselors who have breastfed their own babies, and are active in providing breastfeeding support in their communities.
- Visit La Leche League of Rochester, NY on Facebook to find up to date virtual drop-in support group meetings for the Rochester Chapter.
Monroe County WIC Peer Counselors
- Get help from people from your community who understand what you are going through. Peer counselors have advanced training in lactation. Also provide groups.
- Helpline (585) 753-5640
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