Meeting people is important. Talking about our experiences is vital. Sharing our common joys and challenges is helpful. And when we have babies, connecting with other parents is wonderful. Community allows us to connect, learn, share, support and feel supported. We all need support with new babies and older nurslings--talking with others and getting ideas, suggestions, help, and a caring ear--it's all important for our mental health, really.
Here at Babies in Common, we held groups for many years...then the pandemic changed everything and we took a pause. This February (2026), we're offering groups...we're exploring whether groups is something new parents are interested in. We hope so, as they are truly a valuable resource--the connections you'll make are enduring and supportive. Come!
When?
February 20
February 27
March 6
Learn more below...
Group Fees
- $10 Some insurances will reimburse for group attendance.
- $5 for MassHealth members, use the code GROUPMASSHEALTH at registration and send a photo of your card to jeanette@babiesincommon.com
Milk & Conversation is a fun and informative group, led by Jessy Bready, an IBCLC-lactation consultant and midwife who is also the mother to two young children. Pre-registration is required. This group is for those who are breastfeeding, pumping, chestfeeding (or those who are expecting to in the near future) will leave feeling more informed and encouraged. Learn what’s normal, discover how amazing you and your baby are and how easy breastfeeding and pumping can be. However, while nursing is "natural", sometimes it’s not so easy. Pumping has its benefits and challenges, too. Get suggestions and new ideas from the others in the group as well as the group facilitator. If you want to pump during group, feel free. If you need to give your baby a bottle or use another feeding device, please do. If you need/want to feed your baby formula, please do. No nursing covers are needed but if you feel more comfortable with one, feel free!
Other topics we can discuss during group: making nursing more comfortable, doing skin-to-skin, pumping, hand-expression, increasing supply, dealing with oversupply, poop (you know you want to talk about it!), introducing an occasional bottle, introducing food, soothing babies, talking with care providers about your baby, finding more sleep, and so much more!
Whether you need help or are there to give help, you’ll enjoy getting to know others with babies. And you are welcome to wear pajamas and no showering needed! Remember, advance registration required.
Additionally, AFTER you attend group, there's a special Facebook group for those who have come to group. It's a group full of warm and caring folks, so feel free to post questions, joys and challenges related to nursing, pumping and parenting. If you have been to group, please click here to request to join the Facebook group Human Milk & Conversation.
Do you need a feeding consultation instead or in addition to group?
Some parents are having no issues with nursing or pumping and that's fabulous!! Yay, that's perfect. Then come to group! Others are having a few issues and have some questions. Come to group.
But if your baby isn't gaining weight, your nipples are so sore you've moved to pumping only or most of the time, you are using a nipple shield for every feeding, you dread each feeding due to the pain, your baby cries "all the time" or has been diagnosed with "colic" or "reflux", you've had plugged ducts or mastitis more than once? You probably need a feeding consultation. But still, come to group. Click here to find out more about consultations.
Questions about group?
Fastest way to get an answer is to TEXT Jeanette (owner of Babies in Common and also an IBCLC) at 617-686-0052 or email jeanette@babiesincommon.com
About Your Group Facilitator
Your group facilitator is Jessy Bready, CPM, IBCLC. She is an IBCLC-lactation consultant, experienced midwife, and mother to two small children.