Funded by a grant by the March of Dimes and in affiliation with the UK-based Baby Café Charitable Trust, the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café provides pregnant and breastfeeding mothers a friendly and comfortable environment to learn more about breastfeeding. In the Baby Café, mothers can relax, share tips and techniques, and socialize with other moms. One-on-one help from specially trained health professionals is available, including professional lactation support and WIC peer counselors. Babies can be also weighed and breastfeeding assessed at the Baby Café, providing additional support for parents.
“Breastfeeding is not always intuitive and sometimes mothers and babies need a little help. We want all mothers to know that they can get the support and guidance they need at the Baby Café.” said Dr. Bernard Logan, co-chief Obstetrics and Gynecology, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. “The Baby Café will provide a standard of support upon which breastfeeding mothers can rely.”
No appointment is necessary to visit the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café. For more information about the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café, please call (781) 979-MILK (6455) or visit The Baby Café Details Page.
 The Baby Café is made possible by a grant from the March of Dimes. The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information about the Massachusetts Chapter of the March of Dimes, please visit www.marchofdimes.com/ma.
The Grand Opening of the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café at the Hope Alliance Church in Melrose was held on Wednesday, May 23. Approximately 100 moms, babies and supporters came to celebrate the opening of the first Baby Café in the United States.
Pictured L-R: Bernard Logan, MD, co-chief Obstetrics and Gynecology, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital; Carol Downes, MSN/MBA, RNC, Nursing Director for Maternal-Child Services, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital; Mary Foley, RN, Breastfeeding Support Center Coordinator, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital: Lucia Jenkins, RN and Lead Facilitator, Baby Cafe; Mayor Robert Dolan; and Michael V. Sack, President and CEO of Hallmark Health get ready to cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café at the Hope Alliance Church in Melrose.
Sam Cohen enjoys a sugary treat with mom, Fae, and little brother, Henry, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café Grand Opening held Wednesday night at the Hope Alliance Church in Melrose. The Cohen’s joined a large group of advocates and supporters to celebrate the opening of the first Baby Café in the United States.
“I owe a HUGE thanks to all staff and volunteers at Baby Cafe for the very warm welcome, the advice and support they gave me.”
“Friendly atmosphere, relaxed, informal. Liked the coffee!”
“If it had not been for the Baby Café I would have given up breastfeeding in the first week.”
Wednesdays 6 pm – 8 pm
Fridays 10 am – 12 pm
The Hope Alliance Church
Lower Level Meeting Room
84 Green Street
Melrose, MA
If you have any questions about The Baby Café, please call the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Breastfeeding Support Center (781) 979-MILK.
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