Local Lactation & New Parent Support Groups
Please call to verify support group locations, days and times as they may change.
The group is run by a postpartum doula with an additional certification in lactation. Every Wednesday from 10a-noon (Babies 0-8 weeks can come at 9:30a for weight checks and one-on-one lactation and question support). Located at the Cove Community Center in Lakewood.
New Parent Group
This group is run by a pediatrician and postpartum doula with additional certifications in lactation and sleep. They meet the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 10a-11a at Zest Pediatrics, 27540 Detroit Rd., Unit 105, Westlake, OH 44145
Hillcrest HospitalTues. 11-12p440.312.5332
CCF IndependenceTues. 10-11:30a216.445.7919
Fairview Wellness CenterMon., Fri. 1-3p440.356.0347
CCF Chagrin FallsFri. 11-12p216.312.5332
CCF Solon Family Health CenterWednesday 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.29800 Bainbridge Road – 4th floor1.440.519.6800
PREP+ at Senders Pediatrics first Thurs. of the month 1-2:30p216.291.9210
UH Westlake Weds. 10-11am at St. John Medical Center - Comm. Outreach Rm 440.827.5451
UH Landerbrook Tues 11-noon and 6:30p-7:30p first Thurs. of the month 440.995.3830
LLL Find a location near you http://www.lllohio.org/map/
Southwest Hospital First Wednesday and third Monday of every month excluding holidays 6:30-7:30 p.m.Basement – Anderson Conference Room
Strongsville Family Health Center Wednesday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.16761 South Park Center CommunityRoom A 2nd Floor (Via Elevator)440.878.2500
Summa Akron City Hospital Mondays at 12:30pm in Professional Center North30.375.4271
Akron General Medical Center Tuesdays – 12:30-2pm330.344.5705
Akron Children’s Hospital Wednesdays 11:00am – (Considine Building)330.543.4531
The Breastfeeding Center Thursdays 11:00am330.837.0220
Evening MeetingsHillcrest Hospital First and third Wednesdays of the month, 6-7:00pm440.312.4500
University Hospitals Elyria Wednesdays at 6:00pm440.329.7466
The Breastfeeding Center Massillon: First Tuesday of each month 6-7:30pm330.837.0220