Lactation Counselors
Events, Support Groups, Classes and Area Services
2018 Events
Tuesday, February 13th @ 11:00AM - DIY Nursing Necklace Party - $20 donation for supplies. Come make you and your little nursling a gift for Valentines Day! Please note that large teething pendants, bracelets and other items may ask for additional donations) all extra donations go towards Lactation Love’s Scholarship Fund which helps provide Lactation Services to those in need. VIP entrance at 11:00 in the auditorium.
*To gain VIP entrance please bring in a new item from the Lactation Love Wish List
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National Breastfeeding Month Proclamations - July and August - TBA
Group Breastfeeding Photos
Individual Mini Photo Sessions
Latch On, Sarasota
Nursaversary Party
Babywearing and Breastfeeding Meeting
Breastfeeding Circle Story
Nursing Necklace Party
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2017 Events
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Sunday, June 25th @ 8PM - FREE Group Breastfeeding Photo by Studio 25 Photography - at The Barn at Chapel Creek, 3384 Kennedy Dr., Venice. Studio 25 will also be offering Mini Breastfeeding Photography Sessions earlier this day. The group photo is free - no reservation needed. Mini sessions are 100% donation based going towards Lactation Love’s Scholarship Fund. The fund provides Lactation Services to those in need. Visit - facebook.com/LactationLove or webpage www.LactationLove.org for more info and to book your session.
Wednesday, June 28 @ 7PM Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County is back for Painting With a Twist, Sarasota’s Painting with a Purpose! For just $35, you'll get all painting supplies, wine, and a fantastic evening with great company! Best of all - you'll be supporting Sarasota’s Moms & Babies! healthystartsarasota.org/pwap
Sunday, July 2nd @ 8PM - FREE Group Breastfeeding Photo by Studio 25 Photography - at The Celery Fields, 6893 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. Studio 25 will also be offering Mini Breastfeeding Photography Sessions earlier this day. The group photo is free - no reservation needed. Mini sessions are 100% donation based going towards Lactation Love’s Scholarship Fund. The fund provides Lactation Services to those in need. Visit - facebook.com/LactationLove or webpage www.LactationLove.org for more info and to book your session.
National Breastfeeding Month Proclamations - promptly read early in the meeting…come early
Tuesday, July 11th @ 9AM Venice City Hall - Counsel Chambers - Join us as the City of Venice will be reading the proclamation in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month at our upcoming commission meeting.
Monday, July 17th @ 7PM Palmetto City Hall - Counsel Chambers - Join us as the City of Palmetto will be reading the proclamation in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month at our upcoming commission meeting.
Wednesday, July 19th @ 8:30AM Bradenton City Hall - Counsel Chambers - Join us as the City of Bradenton will be reading the proclamation in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month at our upcoming commission meeting.
Tuesday, July 25th @ 6PM North Port City Hall - Counsel Chambers - Join us as the City of North Port will be reading the proclamation in recognition of National Breastfeeding Month at our upcoming commission meeting.
Latch On, Sarasota - Saturday, August 5th @9:00AM - Visit www.facebook.com/HealthyStartSarasota for more information on how to register for either events.
Latch On, Sarasota-North at the Sarasota Farmer’s Market. Come on and latch on! Join with other groups and organizations across the globe in an attempt to break the record for most babies simultaneously breastfeeding. The City of Sarasota Proclamation will be presented at this event!
Latch On, Sarasota-South at South County Location TBA. Come on and latch on! Join with other groups and organizations across the globe in an attempt to break the record for most babies simultaneously breastfeeding.
Lactation Love & WIC’s Infant Feeding Support Group-Tuesday’s - Jacaranda Library, Venice
Tuesday, August 1st @ 11:30AM - Nursaversary Party - Celebrate your breastfeeding milestones with Henna from Art & Body Sarasota. Cash Donations for Erin’s services are welcome.
Tuesday, August 8th @ 11:00AM - DIY Nursing Necklace Party - $20 donation for supplies (large teething pendants, bracelets and other items may ask for additional donations) all extra donations go towards Lactation Love’s Scholarship Fund which helps provide Lactation Services to those in need. VIP entrance at 11:00 in the auditorium.
Tuesday, August 15th @ 11:00AM - Babywearing & Breastfeeding - The Sarasota Babywearing Group will be there teaching how to breastfeed your child in a carrier. Carrier rentals from the lending library are available with cash. This event will start earlier than our regularly scheduled meeting time in the auditorium.
Tuesday, August 22rd @ 11:30AM - Breastfeeding Circle Story with Mommy Magazine’s Ryan Stanley. Let’s talk about your babies first latch to its last.
Tuesday, August 29th @ 11:30AM - Celebrate Breastfeeding Party It’s Breastfeeding Day everyday we breastfeed but let’s celebrate you and all of your accomplishments! Congratulations!
Support Groups
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Lactation Love
Every Tuesday 11:30AM-1PM
Jacaranda Library
4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice
https://www.facebook.com/LactationLove
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Drop in anytime. Get your Breastfeeding questions answered. Get weighted baby feedings or just come hang out and support your fellow moms! Pregnant women, family members, breastfeeding supporters, and children are also welcome.
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Babywearing Support is offered every 3rd Tuesday of the Month with Amber and the Hold Me Closer Lending Library! Looking to rent a carrier? Bring cash and Amber will help you find the right one for a monthly rental!
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*Bradenton Support Group
TBA
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Classes and Area Services
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Lactation Love Breastfeeding Class TBA
Lactation Love Line (Call/Text/ English & Spanish): 941-451-7684
Bradenton Lactation Love Line: 941-216-LOVE (5683)
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Breastfeeding Warm Line At SMH
Call: 941-917-7413
Breastfeeding Classes: 941-917-1700
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Free services for breast-feeding problems: by Health Start Program
Call: 941-861-2905 (Spanish/ English)
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WIC and Nutrition Breastfeeding Coordinators: by Sarasota County Health Department
WIC also offers education, assistance receiving pumps & nutritional support.
941-861-2929 for more information.
Save My Life Free Breastfeeding Classes for African-American Women, Healthy Start Coalition Office
1750 17th St, Building A, Sarasota. Call for next start date or to schedule one-on-one session: Beverly 941-373-7070 x306