Nursing mothers gather to talk about issues related to breastfeeding. Mothers and their babies/children are invited to come anytime during the two hour timeframe. Scales are also available to weigh infants.
Please note important changes to upcoming schedule dates:
Support groups on December 24, 26 and 31 are cancelled due to holidays.
Due to current flu restrictions, the locations are temporarily changed until flu restrictions are lifted:
- Tuesday, December 17 – Blessing Physician Services, Conference Room 323
- Thursday, December 19 – Blessing Wellness Center
- Thursday, January 2 – Blessing Wellness Center
- Tuesday, January 7 - Blessing Physician Services, Conference Room 323
- Thursday, January 9 - Blessing Wellness Center
- Tuesday, January 14 - Blessing Physician Services, Conference Room 323
- Thursday, January 16 - Blessing Wellness Center
These locations will remain in place for support groups until further notice.
Choose from two meeting times:
- Every Thursday from 10 a.m. until Noon in the Maternity Classroom, located in the Maternity Unit on the 4th floor of Blessing Hospital at 11th Street. A lactation consultant is available from 10 a.m. until 11 am.
- Every Tuesday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. in the Maternity Classroom, located in the Maternity Unit on the 4th floor of Blessing Hospital at 11th Street. A lactation consultant available from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 pm.
We encourage mother to bring their own snacks and beverages. For more information, call Blessed Beginnings, at (217) 223-8400, ext. 8405.