Mothers Groups

Mother-to-mother support is the most important factor in breastfeeding exclusivity and duration--how much and how long--babies breastfeed. The Breastfeeding Café is a small, local community that aims to provide friendship, breastfeeding support and education. This group is for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and babies looking to make new friends, and deepen their breastfeeding knowledge in a safe and supportive breastfeeding community. Meetings are moderated by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC. Join like-minded people to talk about babies, breastfeeding, feeding and mothering.  A meeting generally goes like this: Welcome with coffee, tea, fruit, and other snacks Introductions and "ice breaker" Discussion topic Sharing time for questions, challenges, and celebrations Closing Free time for conversations We meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00. Our meeting space is a clean comfortable meeting room in Highland, NY. The office is closed for business and we use HEPA air filtration. Adults must wear masks. Frequently asked questions: My baby bottle feeds, am I welcome? Yes, you are welcome. Breastfeeding works differently for every family and sometimes, breastfeeding isn't possible at all. Do I have to talk? You don't have to talk--you are welcome to sit back and observe.  Can I bring my own food? You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. My family is "non-traditional." Will I feel comfortable? Yes, The Breastfeeding Café is for all types of families. I'm worried about getting sick--Is this safe for my baby? It's as safe as we can make it. People with symptoms must stay home. We have HEPA air filtration. Can I just drop in?  No, space is limited and you must reserve your spot.