Call to get help with breastfeeding or breast pumps. Click to see their Breastfeeding Help List. Services include consults at WIC clinic locations or over the phone, and breast pump rentals for those who qualify.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7065
columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/Women-Infants-and-Children-WIC/WIC-Resources-and-Links
These hospitals throughout Columbus offer lactation and breastfeeding services. All offer phone consults and advice, but some also provide breastfeeding classes, pump rentals and support groups. Visit each website for locations and additional contact information.
This website provides evidence-based information on breastfeeding, parenting, health and nutrition for families. Information is provided for educational purposes only.
kellymom.com
Offers local mother-to-mother support, monthly meetings (online or in-person) and telephone help for mom’s who are learning to breastfeed. Phone numbers and meeting locations for local groups and groups throughout Ohio are listed on the website. Their national website provides helpful and reliable information on breastfeeding.
lllohio.org
National website: lllusa.org
Provides weekly prenatal education and support programs for pregnant women. Free transportation to program sessions can be provided as well as free child care, food and incentives for attendance.
(614) 292-1605
wexnermedical.osu.edu/moms2b
Offers a free in-home wellness visit by Mount Carmel Registered Nurses for moms and new babies, living in Franklin County and the adjoining counties, who deliver at Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel West, or Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. The nurse checks baby’s weight, umbilical cord and sleeping and eating habits. During the visit, the nurse will also answer any questions or concerns mom might have about breastfeeding, proper safe sleep, baby’s growth and development and other community resources and administer postpartum depression screenings.
(614) 546-4227
mountcarmelhealth.com/welcome-home
The experts in nutrition and lactation care can help with breastfeeding and general feeding and eating issues. They offer a breastfeeding support group, once a week, with a certified Lactation Consultant present for mothers and their babies.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
Nutrition & Lactation Department: (614) 722-3060
Lactation Office: (613) 722-5228
nationwidechildrens.org/clinical-nutrition-and-lactation
Provides human milk to those in need, particularly premature infants and babies who are failing to thrive or have life-threatening conditions. Also, when indicated, milk can be provided for older children.
4850 East Main Street, Suite 140, Columbus, Ohio 43213
(614) 566-0630
ohiohealth.com/locations/womens-health/mothers-milk-bank
Helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age with nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, formula and food vouchers. They provide a WIC Nutrition (EBT) Card to use at grocery stores. Call or visit the website to find information on the nearest WIC clinic.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
City of Columbus: columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/women-infants-and-children-wic
NCH: nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/resources-for-parents-and-kids/nicu-resources/general-information/wic
Ohio: odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/women-infants-children/resources/women-infants-children-description