Our Free Breastfeeding Support Group in Arlington, MA
Feeding a new baby raises questions that rarely fit neatly between pediatrician visits. This breastfeeding support group gives you a place to bring them every week, with hands-on lactation support from Aarani Montanari, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. The Arlington group is an easy trip from Lexington, Belmont, Medford, Winchester, Somerville, and Cambridge, making it one of the few free, IBCLC-led breastfeeding support groups in the Greater Boston area.
These breastfeeding support groups are free to attend and open to the community.
All feeding topics are welcome – bottle feeding, latch, nipple pain, supply, pumping, mastitis, introducing solids, return to work, weaning and everything in-between.
I also offer weighted feeds for anyone who’d like to get an understanding of how much their baby can transfer at the breast.
Tuesdays - Weekly
2pm-3pm
Juno
Arlington, MA
Free Infant Feeding Support Group
This welcoming space at Juno offers evidence-based guidance and compassionate support for all feeding journeys, including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and combination feeding. Come with questions, challenges, or simply to connect with others in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Space is limited, registration required.
What to Expect at Your First Group
You do not need to prepare anything. Bring your baby, a diaper, a burp cloth, and whatever gets you through an outing right now. Feeding during the hour is expected, so nurse, pump, or bottle feed whenever your baby is ready. That is exactly what an IBCLC support group is for. If you need to step out, arrive late, or leave early, no one will think twice.
How a Weighted Feed Works
Your baby is weighed pre-feeding on a precise infant scale in a clean diaper, fed, then weighed again. The before-and-after reading gives you a real number in place of guesswork, which can be especially helpful after a string of fussy evenings or before deciding whether to supplement.
When You Need One-on-One Care
Some challenges need a closer look than a shared hour allows. Persistent pain, low supply, slow weight gain, or a suspected tongue tie are all good reasons to book a private lactation visit. Visits are available in your home for 75 minutes or by telehealth for about 45 minutes, and you leave with a feeding plan built around your baby. Visits may be covered if you have Aetna with self pay options plus a superbill available for other plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. You are welcome to sit in before your baby arrives. Seeing real feeds and hearing how other families handled the first weeks tends to make those early days far less overwhelming.
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Families come with newborns only days old and with babies well past their first birthday. There is no age cutoff.
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Absolutely. The group offers new parent support between appointments and a trusted place to send families who need feeding guidance in those first weeks.
Find Feeding Support in Arlington This Week
Reserve your spot at an upcoming breastfeeding support group in Arlington above, or book a private visit whenever you are ready for individual care. Either way, you do not have to figure this out alone.