Nursing Mothers Counsel

Nursing Mothers Counsel Nursing Mothers Counsel provides free breastfeeding help and lactation counseling by phone, email, or in person. The S.F. and 9 p.m. 7 days a week. Call:
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NMC has been providing free breastfeeding education and support since 1955. Our volunteer counselors teach free breastfeeding classes, provide support by phone, and do free home visits if a mom is in our geographical area. Bay Area Chapter has the Medela Pump in Style for sale and rents the Medela Symphony, Classic, and Lactina breast pumps. Grant pumps are available for rent at reduced rates or f

or free for those in need. Counselors are available to provide phone support between the hours of 9 a.m. Bay Area Chapter: 650-327-MILK (6455)
Santa Cruz Chapter: 831-688-3954

NMC's funding comes from donations, pump sales and rentals, and membership dues. You can help support NMC's free services by making a tax-deductible donation to the NMC chapter in your area.

Feeding your baby can feel lonely sometimes, even when you're surrounded by people. Our Blossom Support Group is a space...
07/27/2026

Feeding your baby can feel lonely sometimes, even when you're surrounded by people. Our Blossom Support Group is a space to show up exactly as you are: struggling, thriving, or somewhere in between. No pressure to have it all figured out. Come with questions, come to vent, or just come to listen. Camera on or off, all are welcome.

Sign up here 🌸 https://www.nursingmothers.org/blossom-support-group

You don’t have to figure out breastfeeding alone 🤍Join our virtual support group to connect with other nursing parents, ...
07/18/2026

You don’t have to figure out breastfeeding alone 🤍

Join our virtual support group to connect with other nursing parents, get encouragement, and troubleshoot common challenges with experienced support leaders. Whether you’re working on latch, wondering if baby is getting enough, dealing with pumping questions, or just looking for community, we’d love to have you there.

Support, reassurance, and real connection from the comfort of home.

Join us on Zoom • All nursing parents welcome!

New research is challenging a common myth about feeding preterm babies. đź’™A 2026 randomized controlled trial found that p...
07/14/2026

New research is challenging a common myth about feeding preterm babies. đź’™

A 2026 randomized controlled trial found that preterm infants who breastfed for their first oral feeding had better oxygen levels, more stable heart rates, and even took in more milk than those who were bottle-fed. Every family deserves evidence-based support to make informed feeding decisions. đź’› Please share to help spread the word!

Let’s put to rest for good the false assumptions that bottle-feeding is “easier” for preemies than breastfeeding. Acording to this 2026 RCT, at their first feeding by mouth, preemies breastfed had measurably better oxygen levels and heart rates compared with those whose first oral feed was by bottle. The breastfed preemies even took more milk! Please share these findings far and wide! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41318959/

07/04/2026

A brilliant piece on the history of breastfeeding.

Thank you to everyone who came by yesterday at the Blossom Birth & Family Fair đź’–It was such a joy connecting with so man...
05/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came by yesterday at the Blossom Birth & Family Fair đź’–

It was such a joy connecting with so many families and sharing more about Nursing Mothers Counsel. One parent described it as an “amazing women-empowering fair,” and we couldn’t agree more 🤍

We loved hearing your questions, your stories, and seeing how excited families were to learn about the support we offer through our incredible volunteers, always free and rooted in community.

So grateful to everyone who made today feel so special. ✨

Learn more about our services in the link in our bio!

You don’t have to figure out breastfeeding alone 🤍Join our virtual support group to connect with other nursing parents, ...
05/21/2026

You don’t have to figure out breastfeeding alone 🤍

Join our virtual support group to connect with other nursing parents, get encouragement, and troubleshoot common challenges with experienced support leaders. Whether you’re working on latch, wondering if baby is getting enough, dealing with pumping questions, or just looking for community, we’d love to have you there.

Support, reassurance, and real connection from the comfort of home.

Join us on Zoom • All nursing parents welcome! 🩵

This May, we’re honoring AANHPI Heritage Month — and having honest conversations about equity in infant feeding. 🌺AANHPI...
05/15/2026

This May, we’re honoring AANHPI Heritage Month — and having honest conversations about equity in infant feeding. 🌺
AANHPI families are too often grouped into one broad category in public health data, hiding real disparities and cultural differences that affect the support mothers receive.
At Nursing Mothers Counsel, we believe every mother deserves care that truly sees and reflects her experience. đź’›
AANHPI

04/30/2026

Hey nursing and expecting parents 🤍
Join us at the Blossom Birth & Family Fair

đź—“ Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 OFJCC | 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
🎟 Free tickets. Visit

Come spend the morning connecting with local families, meeting supportive providers, and gathering resources for this season of parenthood. We’ll be there and would love to see you.

Come visit Nursing Mothers Counsel at the  Birth & Baby Fair on May 16th!We’ll be there sharing breastfeeding support an...
04/26/2026

Come visit Nursing Mothers Counsel at the Birth & Baby Fair on May 16th!
We’ll be there sharing breastfeeding support and connecting with families navigating pregnancy and early parenthood.

30+ local vendors, a community baby shower, workshops, raffles, and a kids play area.

May 16, 2026
10am to 2pm
The Circle Family Center

We’d love to see you there!

One of our own in the Nursing Mothers Counsel community is going through something incredibly heavy right now. Pam, a be...
04/13/2026

One of our own in the Nursing Mothers Counsel community is going through something incredibly heavy right now. Pam, a beloved mom and small business owner of , has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.

She’s stepping away from work to focus fully on healing, while navigating the stress of medical expenses.

If you’re able to support in any way, it would mean so much to our community. And if not, sharing or sending love and prayers is deeply appreciated 🤍

Let’s come together to lift Pam up with strength, hope, and healing

Hi friends - This is all happening so fast. My mom, Pam Caldwell, w… Pam Caldwell needs your support for Help Pam Focus on Healing from Stage 4 Cancer

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