Milwaukee Babywearing Milwaukee Babywearing is a greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area group made up of diverse parents, caregivers, and volunteers who love babywearing. They offer peer support, classes, a rental library, and a Facebook group. Close to the Heart Jessica Featherstone (she/her), owner of Close to the Heart, is a Certified Babywearing Consultant and Postpartum Doula. Close to the Heart is a boutique for pregnant and postpartum apparel, babywearing gear, and other parenting needs. Location: 217 N Main St, Thiensville, WI 53092 phone: (262) 618-2736
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support Groups + Resources
La Leche League - Wisconsin The mission of La Leche League USA is to help parents to use human milk through parent-to-parent support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of human milk as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and parent. Meetings around SE Wisconsin can be located here. African American Breastfeeding Network The African American Breastfeeding Network of Milwaukee (AABN) was developed to address breastfeeding disparities by increasing awareness of the benefits and value of mother’s milk, building community allies, and de-normalizing formula use.
Cloth Diapering - Products, Services, Support
Milwaukee Diaper Mission Milwaukee Diaper Mission is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We partner with local social service agencies to distribute disposable and reusable diapering and period supplies to the families that they serve. With the support of our partners and sponsors, we are able to distribute these items at no cost to families. email: [email protected] Wholesome Diaper Co. We are a local Milwaukee company providing cloth diapering services (delivery, pick up, cleaning, etc.) for modern families. We make it convenient and affordable to diaper your baby with the very best. Phone: (414) 755-1744 email: [email protected]
Donor Milk
SouthEast Wisconsin Milk Share Southeast Milk Share (SMS) is nonprofit, all-volunteer collaboration that facilitates milk sharing in ten counties in southeast Wisconsin. Our board and volunteers include licensed midwives, doulas, lactation consultants and other skilled breastfeeding helpers. email: [email protected] phone: (414) 207-6368 HumanMilk4HumanBabies - Wisconsin HM4HB is a global milksharing network. We have an active milksharing community in Wisconsin. We are a donation only community, no compensation or trades are allowed. Eats on Feets Eats on Feets is a worldwide network that facilitates Facebook pages for parents, caretakers, and professionals who have made the informed choice to share or support the sharing of human milk. The Facebook pages provide a commerce-free space where families can offer or request breastmilk in an ethical manner. Milwaukee chapter: https://www.facebook.com/EOFWisconsin Milk Bank Depot Authentic Birth Center · Wellness Collective is a dispensary of pasteurized human milk through the Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes. You are able to purchase up to 10 bottles (4oz per bottle) for $19 per bottle. If you need more, you will need to provide a prescription. location: 530 North 108th Place, Suite 100, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 phone: 414-231-9640
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Postpartum Support International - Wisconsin If you, or a loved one, is suffering with perinatal mood disorders, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our PSI-WI Support Coordinators, who will help guide you through the process of finding a professional near you with expertise and experience in treating perinatal mood disorders. Whether you are searching for a therapist within your insurance network, a medication prescriber knowledgeable in prescribing during pregnancy and lactation, or looking for a local peer support group, we are here to help. Call or text the PSI Helpline: 800-944-4773 (English)/971-203-7773 (Spanish) Mom’s Mental Health Initiative Our mission is to help moms in the Greater Milwaukee Area navigate perinatal mood and anxiety disorders by sharing information, connecting them to resources, and providing peer-driven support. email: [email protected]
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Milwaukee ICAN is a nonprofit whose mission is to improve maternal-child health. It is open to anyone who has had a challenging birth experience as well as their partners and children. The Milwaukee chapter hosts regular support meetings (online) has a variety of resources available. email: [email protected]