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6 best Facebook groups for nursing moms

Need breastfeeding advice or have questions? A Facebook nursing group can help

Jennifer Passmore
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Choosing to breastfeed is a very personal decision, and it’s up to you to determine what’s best for you and your baby. It can be such a wonderful bonding experience, but breastfeeding does have its challenges, too. There are times when your baby won’t latch onto your breast and getting up in the middle of the night to feed can be quite exhausting.

If you’re dealing with challenges like finding time to pump at work or something more severe, like mastitis, you’ll probably want to get some support from other mothers. Just to be able to talk to other women who are breastfeeding and are on a similar journey can be very comforting and reassuring to new moms. That’s where Facebook comes in. As a new mom, you’re probably not getting out much or connecting face-to-face with other moms. A great way to meet other new or veteran moms who breastfeed is through Facebook nursing groups.

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Best Facebook groups for nursing moms

If you’re already on Facebook, then you know the social media site offers more than just keeping updated with friends and family. For moms not familiar with Facebook, the social media site offers members the opportunity to connect with other people with similar interests through its groups.

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Joining a Facebook nursing group can help you connect with other breastfeeding mothers. A Facebook nursing group can offer support, answer questions, provide tips, and more. So, which Facebook nursing group is right for you? We’ve got the six top Facebook groups for nursing moms for you to explore.

La Leche League International (LLLI) Breastfeeding Support

La Leche League is known for helping countless women breastfeed. The international breastfeeding group is there to answer any questions that you have, and they have a Facebook group. They even have consultants who will come to you if you contact your local chapter. However, if you would like to share some camaraderie about the joys of breastfeeding and find others like you, then this international breastfeeding support group is a great place to check out. You’ll probably even meet some other moms who are experiencing the same ups and downs. With over 50,000 members, you will definitely find someone to talk to.

Breastfeeding Support Group for Black Moms

Moms of color can share their breastfeeding experiences in this Facebook group. It invites black moms to come together to talk about shared experiences and more. The administrators moderate the community and have a rule about comments being respectful. Only constructive criticism on posts is allowed. Members are advised to visit the doctor if they have a pressing medical question. They offer support, educational materials, and much more. This group inspires a sense of community and has created a safe space for black breastfeeding moms on social media.

Dairy Queens Breastfeeding Support Group

This group offers support for breastfeeding moms with rules that are meant to keep the group’s members completely safe. They make it so that their members know that they are comfortable in posting questions since privacy is important for new moms. It’s a tight-knit support group, focusing on breastfeeding, and narrowly, some other mom-related topics. Everyone within the group is supportive and there with open arms to talk about the experience of breastfeeding. Perhaps some new mom connections can be made. This Facebook nursing group welcomes moms new to breastfeeding as well as moms at any stage in their “breastfeeding journey.”

New Moms – Breastfeeding & More Support Group by Mommy Knows Best

If you’re looking for a Facebook nursing group specifically for new moms, Mommy Knows Best is aimed at new moms. The group is built to help others share their breastfeeding stories and more. Members are encouraged to ask questions, share their experiences, and reach out if they need someone to talk to. They have aimed to create a safe zone where new moms can go and feel comfortable and relaxed when they are talking. It’s a judgment-free zone and a wonderful place for new moms to go to have a chat.

The Breastfeeding Support Group

The Breastfeeding Support Group describes itself as a “village” where new moms can come and just talk. Not only that, administrators often share new advice and information. They also allow talk about the fourth trimester and topics like postpartum depression, bottles, pacifiers, bottles and so much more. This is a pretty laid-back group that allows the talk of pretty much everything newborn. They even make sure to put up a disclaimer saying that nothing can replace the advice of your doctor or lactation consultant. So, if you’re looking for support on more than just breastfeeding, this may be the village for you.

Exclusively Breastfeeding Mommies

With over 86,000 members, there is most definitely someone you can connect with on Exclusively Breastfeeding Mommies. This is a group that speaks about breastfeeding as well as pumping. It’s a peer-to-peer support group, meaning that members rely on one another for camaraderie and advice. They protect their members against any potential spam risks. Posts that are not about motherhood or breastfeeding are not allowed to ensure their members’ safety. At Exclusively Breastfeeding Mommies, you will find someone you can relate to, talk to, and connect with.

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Finding the best Facebook nursing group for you

Making the decision to breastfeed is one each mom needs to make individually. If you’ve decided to breastfeed or are trying to decide, Facebook can be a wonderful place where you can find plenty of support groups as a new mom. Social media sites like Facebook can be wonderful forums to find friendships and make a connection with other moms who are on similar journeys. Facebook nursing groups can help answer questions and provide support for moms who are finding breastfeeding a difficult challenge. We’ve compiled six Facebook nursing groups that you might want to check out if you are currently breastfeeding or are pregnant and planning to breastfeed.

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'Are you going to breastfeed?'
This one is usually said with an air of haughtiness that also says, "It is the best choice, you know. Any mother who doesn’t breastfeed is just the absolute worst and shouldn’t be allowed to have children if only because of her shocking selfishness."
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She doesn’t need to know that it’s what you did and that your babies were just healthy little horses. She doesn’t need to hear that feeding her precious, unborn baby formula is the equivalent of feeding it Tang instead of freshly squeezed orange juice. She’s thought about her choice more than you have; whatever that choice is, it's really none of your business.

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