Breastfeeding Support Resources

Perinatal Support Groups

This Pioneer Valley support group calendar includes groups focused primarily on breastfeeding/lactation support.

 

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition Lactation Services

Here is a list of breastfeeding consultation services that are available from breastfeeding experts in MA through Telehealth services. Some services can be reimbursed by insurance. Families are encouraged to check with their individual insurance providers regarding coverage of lactation help. This is not an exclusive list and additional breastfeeding help, free and paid, can be found at ZipMilk.org (entries on ZipMilk may or may not have been updated to reflect services during COVID-19).

 

Private Practice Lactation Consultants/Consults by Appointment

  • Baystate Medical Center - Wesson Birthing Center Springfield Call (413) 794-5312
  • The Birthplace at Baystate Franklin Medical Center Greenfield Call (413) 773-2359
  • Mercy Medical Center - Family Life Center Springfield Call (413) 748-7262
  • The Birthing Center at Holyoke Hospital Holyoke (413)534-2700
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital's Childbirth Center Northampton (413) 582-2096
  • Sarah Nacewicz, IBCLC: (413) 454-5775  
  • Gabrielle Hathaway MS, IBCLC: (508) 237-8786
  • Lex Beach, IBCLC: (413) 230-1631          MilkweedBaby.org
  • Kissy Mathewson, IBCLC: (413) 237-8505
  • Lisa Fortin, IBCLC:(646)260-5595          LisaFortinIBCLC.com
  • Eileen Stewart, RN, IBCLC: (413) 209-2984
  • Nora Lynn Holland,RN, IBCLC:(413) 222-8779
  • Rachel Baker, CLC: (774) 279-1863
  • Kate Hartshorne, RN, BSN, IBCLC: (413)387-7885
  • Helen Korczak, CLC: (413) 777-8753
  • Kelly Bottari,CLC: (413) 284-2211
     
Local Breastfeeding Centers

Phone Help

 

    • Springfield South WIC warmline*:  (413) 505-9434 and (413)-505-9203
    • Chicopee/Holyoke WIC warmline*: (413) 537-0596
    • Orange WIC warmline*: (413) 475-1773
    • Greenfield WIC warmline*: (413) 376-1170
    • Amherst/Northampton WIC warmline*: (413) 387-1273
    • Support for WIC participants ONLY (To apply for WIC, call the WIC clinic closest to you or (800) 942-1007 to make an appointment)
    • 24/7 La Leche League Hotline:  1-877-4-LA LECHE
    • Cooley Dickinson lactation services warmline: (413) 582-2096
    • Breastfeeding Center at the Family Life Center, Mercy Medical Center warmline:  (413) 748-7262
    • Holyoke Health Center Patients: Please call 413-420-2862 to speak with a Certified Lactation Counselor
    • Northampton La Leche League leaders:
    • Breastfeeding USA:
      • Kate Nadeau: (413) 213-0834, kate.nadeau@breastfeedingusa.org
      • Rachel Lawrence: (413) 221-1582, rachael.lawrence@breastfeedingusa.org

 Breastpump rentals

  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital:  (413) 582-2096
  • Mercy Medical Center:  (413) 748-7262

Durable Medical Companies located in the Pioneer Valley that provide Insurance-Covered Breast Pumps

 Help in Berkshire County