Lactation support
24/7 free lactation support
Need lactation support with a real live professional lactation consultant right now? This hotline is staffed with IBCLC, CLC, and CLS 24/7, 365. They can even video chat when needed. A real person will answer your call.
You can also text BFHOTLINE to 839863
This incredibly helpful hotline is run by The Appalachian Breastfeeding Network. They opened shop after they won a grant from the ODH. You can find more information here.
Rachel’s Lactation consulting
She can accept most insurance plans and can even come to you!
JENNIFER MANN, RN, IBCLC, CST, DOULA
Jennifer is the best in her field. Her extensive knowledge, humility, gentleness, and warmth make her someone you will be so incredibly grateful to have on your team. She is covered by most insurance plans as well.
This is her cell phone, so feel free to text this number too. You can also email her here.
Claire kleinhenz, rn, bsn, ibclc, cd
Claire Kleinhenz, IBCLC is the founder of Loreto Lactation. As a homebirth mom herself, she is Minster area’s most relatable lactation consultant. She offers in-home lactation visits, and pregnancy breastfeeding classes. She also accepts most insurance plans.
She covers Auglaize County and surrounding areas.
June myers, ibclc
June Myers IBCLC is one of the Lima area’s most experienced lactation consultants. She offers in-home visits as well as virtual consultations. She also accepts several insurance plans. She can help with care for the newborn through toddler stages. Prenatal preparation visits and return to work consultations are available too. She is extremely helpful at each and every stage.
She covers Allen County and surrounding areas up to 70 miles.
Feel free to call or tex her at at: 419-366-2493
Dayton children’s free lactation clinic
Dayton Children’s Hospital has a phenomenal and FREE clinic with IBCLC’s that are extremely helpful. Schedule an appointment with Katherine Dunlap or Anne Brower.
Nurture Columbus
If you are closer to the Columbus (and surrounding) areas, Nurture is an amazing resource that you should be aware of. Emily’s clients love them! They offer in-home lactation support and infant physical therapy. They are even covered by most health insurance policies.
Mvh lactation support
La Leche League of Ohio
Local Support with no cost.
Online resources
KellyMom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting
Provides mothers with evidence-based answers to any breastfeeding topics
Black Women Do Breastfeed
Breastfeeding resources for women of color
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute
Breastfeeding resources and informational videos
La Leche League
Breastfeeding resources and mother support groups
Infant Risk Center
Dr. Hale provides evidence-based information on the use of medications while breastfeeding
Womenshealth.gov
How-to information and support to help women breastfeed successfully
Work and Pump
Support and information for working mothers
National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color
Find a lactation professional of color
International Lactation Consultant Association
Find a lactation consultant
LactMed
A database of information on drugs and other chemicals and their possible effects in the nursing infant
Free to Breastfeed
Breastfeeding stories and experiences
Black Breastfeeding 360
A comprehensive multi-media content library of resources, perspectives and voices of the black breastfeeding experience.