Mercer 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)
Children’s Home Society WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Website
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell - Baby-friendly Hospital*
Lactation Center and Warmline (24 hours)
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
- Call:(609) 897-8982
Private Outpatient Consultations
*A warmline is a phone number to call for questions or advice on breastfeeding
Peer to Peer Support
Children’s Home Society WIC (Women, Infants, 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.
Classes/Support Groups
Melanin and Maternal Wellness
Melanin Mother’s Milk Circle – In-person and Virtual Support Group
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell - Baby-friendly Hospital
Black Mama’s Making Milk Club – Virtual Support Group
- Call:(732) 314-1658
Prenatal Understand Breastfeeding Class - In-person and Virtual
- Website
New Parent Support Group – In-person and Virtual
- Website
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
Breastfeeding In-person Support Groups
Prenatal Virtual Breastfeeding Class
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
Facebook Group
La Leche League International
Facebook Group (Spanish)