Essex County, NJ
Feeding our babies human milk can be a challenge, but it does not need to be. A community of support exists to make everyone’s breastfeeding journey as seamless as possible. Sometimes the hard part is knowing where and how to get help. Please use the resources listed below to find the help you or a loved one needs to make breastfeeding a bit easier.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
City of Newark WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
Lactation support consultations (In-person and Virtual) (fees may apply)
University Hospital – Baby-friendly Hospital*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
- Call:(973) 294-1629
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
- Call:(973) 926-7108
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
- Call:(973) 740-0400
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
- Call:(973) 429-6264
*A warmline is a phone number to call for questions or advice on breastfeeding
Peer to Peer Support
City of Newark WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
La Leche League USA
Support through Peer Breastfeeding Counselors
La Leche League International
Support through Peer Breastfeeding Counselors (Spanish)
Breastfeeding USA
Breastfeeding Warmline
When you call, a pre-recorded voice message in English and Spanish will receive your call. A Breastfeeding USA Counselor (BC) will return your call within 24 hours.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Breastfeeding peer counselor assistance in English or Spanish
- Call:(800) 994-9662
Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
Lactation support consultations (In-person and Virtual) (fees may apply)
Classes/Support Groups
Perinatal Health Equity Initiative
Sistahs Who Breastfeeding – Support Group (Virtual) and Facebook Group
Prenatal Breastfeeding, Returning to Work, and Pumping Classes (fees apply)
Clara Maass Medical Center
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (In-person or Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Portuguese) (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Spanish) (Virtual)
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (In-person or Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Portuguese) (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Spanish) (Virtual)
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Preparation for Breastfeeding (Virtual)
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (In-person or Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Portuguese) (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Spanish) (Virtual)
University Hospital – Baby-friendly Hospital
Breastfeeding Class – 10am-12pm Every Third Thursday of the Month
- Call:(973) 294-1629
Chocolate Milk Café
Monthly Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group for Families of the African Diaspora
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Breastfeeding USA
Breastfeeding USA Facebook Support Groups
Breastfeeding Counselor Groups
La Leche League USA
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Facebook Group
La Leche League International
Facebook Group (Spanish)