Area Breastfeeding Help
Help is a phone call or text away!
Scroll down to see local breastfeeding support.
Middle of the night or weekend questions?
Call Ohio Department of Health's Breastfeeding Hotline- 888-588-3423.
Available 24/7, video visits and interpreters available.
Find our downloadable list of local resources here,
and links to reliable online information here.
Mom-to-Mom support is a cornerstone in helping moms reach their own breastfeeding goals. These groups are lead by moms, some of which have additional breastfeeding training and knowledge. For those who need to find other breastfeeding moms, we have a list of some local groups below, and many have FaceBook, Twitter, and/or Instagram presence. Some even have virtual meetings.
For moms enrolled in WIC, there is access to many supports. Find out more about what breastfeeding support is offered here or call your WIC office (see the list of offices below).
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WIC peer counselor- Many WIC clinics offer peer counselors that offer mentoring, coaching, and support. A WIC peer counselor is a mother with personal breastfeeding experience who has had training in breastfeeding information and support.
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WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert- Offices also have a WIC Designated Breastfeeding Expert for more complex breastfeeding problems.
Lactation Professionals- If there is a complex issue with breastfeeding, there are many trained lactation professionals in our area. Start by talking with your baby's doctor about who they would recommend. Most birth hospitals have outpatient lactation consultations available, as well as area lactation consultants who are in private practice. Listing below.
Looking for a class? We have a listing here.
Sometimes it can be hard to decide what help meets your needs. With so many types of breastfeeding assistance, how can you tell the difference? Find out how different breastfeeding supporters can help.
Community Breastfeeding Groups
Want to be included in our resources or has your information changed? Contact us!
Did you know that moms are more likely to reach their own breastfeeding goals when they have support from other moms? Find a group that fits you!
All groups are free. Contact each group for most recent information.
AMEN!- All Moms Empowered to Nurse!
Meeting every Fridays ONLINE,
3pm- 5pm until further notice.
Learn more at www.amencincy.org
Find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram! @amencincy
Baby Café
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The Christ Hospital
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Auburn Ave- 1st/3rd Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Must register here.
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Liberty Campus- 2nd/4th Tuesday. 10-11 AM, 513-585-0597. Must register here.
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Mercy Health, Forest Park Library- Thursdays, 1-3 PM. Find out more here.
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UC Health
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Clifton- Starting April 20th, 2023, Thursdays, 2-3:30pm at the Ambrose H. Clement Health Center 3559 Reading Road, Suite 101. Call 513-584-5239 with questions.
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West Chester - Call 513-298-3301 or email with questions
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BOOBS- Breastfeeding Outreach
to Our Beautiful Sisters
breastfeeding-boobs.com 513.783.2301 x102
Virtual sessions twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 pm. Please register online.
Find us on Facebook- facebook.com/BreastfeedingOutreach
Breastfeeding USA
breastfeedingusa.org/content/cincinnati-chapter
Currently no meetings. Text 513-226-9272 for support.
Find us on Facebook- facebook.com/BreastfeedingUSA
La Leche League of Ohio & Northern Kentucky
To find out more about La Leche League groups, meetings, support, contact info, Facebook groups, etc. in your county- lllohio.org
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Cincinnati and N. Kentucky Facebook group.
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Find La Leche League of Indiana groups here.
L.E.C.H.E.- Latinas Empowered to Choose Health Excellence
Grupo de Apoyo para Madres
¡Juntas son virtual!
¡Venga a disfrutar un tiempo de apoyo!
Donde Where: ¡Juntas son virtual!
Cambio de horario- Nos reunimos de 1230 pm – 130 pm, el segundo Lunes de cada mes. Fechas en 2023 (2023 flyer, also in English)
Reunión por Zoom: tiny.cc/grupoleche ; PW: 0LQ0gJ (zeros 0); Meeting ID: 726 1298 6400
Para más información o para registrarse hable al 513-636-3930 o por correo electrónico Olga.Tamayo@cchmc.org
Local WIC Offices
Hamilton County offices
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Caan/Madisonville
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Avondale/Cincinnati Children's
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Elm Street
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Millvale/Hopple Health Center
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Mt Healthy/Seven Hills
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513-522-4300 Services in Spanish, including a Dietitian/Lactation Counselor, are available here. Servicios disponibles en español aquí, incluso de dietista/consultora de lactancia.
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Northside
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Roselawn
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Price Hill
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Western Hills
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Winton Hills
Butler County offices
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Bever Pavilion 513-896-7022
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Oxford 513-280-5092
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Middletown 513-705-9040
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Hamilton West 513-454-1456
Clermont County offices
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Clermont 513-732-7329
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Goshen 513-732-7329
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Felicity 513-732-7329
Warren County offices
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Warren 513-695-1217
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Franklin 937-746-9490
Northern Kentucky offices
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Boone 859-363-2060
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Campbell 859-655-6386
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Grant 859-824-3220
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HealthPoint Covington 859-655-6100
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Kenton 859-655-6374
Need transportation?
You can get a ride with a medical card by calling two business days ahead (sometimes less):
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Buckeye: 866-531-0615
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CareSource: 800-488-0134
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Molina: 866-642-9279
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Ohio Medicaid: 513-946-1000 Opt. 6
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Paramount: 866-837-9817
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United Health Care: 800-895-2017
UTS may be able to provide transportation if denied by Medicaid 513-829-1287
Hospital Lactation Services
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All hospitals listed have a Warmline for breastfeeding questions, breastfeeding classes, and outpatient appointments available. Services are open to babies born anywhere. Call to confirm information. Some hospitals have fees for breastfeeding classes and outpatient visits. Most breastfeeding classes are $15-$20. Outpatient visits with a fee may be covered under insurance.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Yes, at both locations
Cincinnati Children's (Classes for employees only)
Warmline
Primary Care patients
Call your home office's Nurse Line
Center for Breastfeeding Medicine patients
Breastfeeding Support Group
No
Breastfeeding Support Group
No
Mercy Health
Warmline
Anderson 513-624-3275
Fairfield 513-870-7883
West 513-215-2020
Breastfeeding Support Group
Yes, Anderson and Fairfield locations
Breastfeeding Support Group
Yes
Breastfeeding Support Group
No
Breastfeeding Support Group
Yes, at both locations
Lactation Professionals
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There are many International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC’s) and other breastfeeding support professionals in the Cincinnati area. You can ask your pediatrician for referrals based on your specific needs.
You may also search United States Lactation Consultant Association here (although not all area IBCLC’s will be listed):
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Cincinnati Children's Center for Breastfeeding Medicine 513-636-2326
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Under One Sky: Virtual Breastfeeding Consults at no cost (Text 513-702-2357 or email chrisauer@fuse.net)