Here at Philadelphia FIGHT Pediatrics we support all parents and we want to help you achieve your breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals! We believe human milk is the best first food for all babies. We also know there can be challenges along the way, we want to help! We would be happy to see you and your baby for an appointment. One unique aspect of our practice is that our lactation consultant, Lisa Knoflicek, MD, IBCLC,is also a pediatrician! Below are some additional resources and links to helpful information. You are not alone and we want to help you feed your baby!
Local Resources
- Breastfeeding resources and support from the City of Philadelphia, including information on WIC offices, can be found on the city website here. This website hosts city policy information that may be useful to breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents and families.
- cap4kids.org – Breastfeeding Resource Directory
- cap4kids.org – Breastfeeding Resources
cap4kids is a great website for pediatrics in general and has helpful information about breastfeeding in general and also a listing of local breastfeeding support groups. - Maternity Care Coalition is a local Philadelphia organization that offers support for breastfeeding/chestfeeding including free lactation consultations. MCC also offers other pregnancy services including their MOMobile home visit program and community doula services.
Helpful Websites
- Women’sHealth.gov – Breastfeeding
Lots of great links and articles about breastfeeding, pumping, challenges and other tips. - KellyMom.com – Breastfeeding
General breastfeeding information with lots of helpful articles. - HealthyChildren.org – Breastfeeding
Website from the AAP for parents with general breastfeeding information. - Allbodies.com – Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Resources
Great information for anyone, especially for LGBTQ+ nursing parents - Mamanatural.com
Other free support groups in Philadelphia
- Support group to meet up with other breastfeeding moms
- Gather information and free supplies
- Time: Meets Tuesdays at 5:00 pm
- See next meeting date and register online (here).
- Location: Currently meeting online due to COVID-19. Previously: Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library (125 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia PA 19139)
LifeCycle West Philly Breastfeeding Support Group
- Support group for breastfeeding moms and their kids
- Professional support from Cara Puff, IBCLC
- 10 am – 12 pm every other Wednesday. Click here for schedule.
- Email ngraham@lifecyclewomancare.org for Zoom login information.
- Locations: Currently meeting online due to COVID-19. Previously: Studio 34 in West Philadelphia (4522 Baltimore Ave) and the Bok Building in South Philly (1901 S 9th St, Space 519)
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Breastfeeding Support Group
- Meetings are Thursdays 12:00-1:00 pm
- For meeting link and further information call 215-662-2361
- Location: Currently meeting online due to COVID-19. Previously: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Weekly breastfeeding support group
- See schedule here. Group will be resuming in September 2021 with new day/time TBD.
- Location: 2029 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia PA 19125
- Contact: 215-891-1875 or Minnowlanephilly@gmail.com
Kith and Kin Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group
- Virtual group for support, information, and education
- Meets Thursdays from 1:00-2:00 pm
- Also offers New Parent Virtual Support Group on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm
- See schedule here and register online
Philadelphia Midwife Collective
- Free weekly infant feeding support group with Stephanie Brown, IBCLC (they/she)
- Get support with breast/chest feeding, bottle feeding, pumping, weight checks
- Thursdays from 10-11:30 am, advance registration required due to COVID-19
- Location: 6837 Germantown Ave
- Contact: ten.tenderlings@gmail.com for details and registration
- Free in person breast/chestfeeding support groups in KOP and Abington with lactation consultants
- Also offers lactation consultations, playgroups, and other parent and family workshops
- Schedule: Schedule and registration information available here. Advance registration required due to COVID-19.
- Locations:
- KOP: IP Evolve, 987 Old Eagle School Rd, Suite 705, Wayne, PA
- Abington: Breastfeeding Resource Center, 1355 Old York Rd, Suite 101, Abington, PA 19001 United States
- Contact: 215-886-2433
- Offering virtual support groups due to COVID-19
- Scheduling information available on their Instagram
Co-sleeping
Although we recommend that babies sleep in a crib or bassinet, some nursing parents choose to co-sleep because of the benefits it has for breastfeeding/chestfeeding. For these families, there are a number of actions that can reduce the risks of co-sleeping for their child. This is a wonderful video that summarizes the safety tips: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/safer-sleep-advice/co-sleeping
