Education. Encouragement. Community.
Breastfeeding support.
A community beside you.
Culturally inclusive breastfeeding education and support for pregnant and postpartum mothers across Ohio—online and in your community.
Serving Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Mahoning, and Summit counties—and growing.
Find Your Support
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed or looking for encouragement along the way, our team can help you take the next step.
01 / LEARN
Breastfeeding Classes
Build your knowledge and confidence with breastfeeding education and safe sleep while breastfeeding classes.
02 / CONNECT
Support Groups
Share experiences, ask questions, and connect with other mothers and caring lactation professionals.
03 / GET GUIDANCE
Individual Support
Connect with our team about your breastfeeding questions and the support available in your community.
Our Purpose
Healthier beginnings.
Stronger communities.
Project Milk Mission works to reduce infant mortality and address breastfeeding disparities among African American women.
We help mothers access the knowledge, encouragement, and resources they need throughout their breastfeeding journey.
Our approach combines culturally inclusive education, peer support, and virtual and in-person services for underserved and underrepresented communities across Ohio.
Why our work matters
Closing gaps. Supporting healthier beginnings.
Every family deserves access to breastfeeding education and support. National data show why equitable, culturally inclusive care matters.
BREASTFEEDING DISPARITIES
79% compared with 86%
CDC reports that 79% of Black infants are ever breastfed, compared with 86% of infants nationally—a gap of 7 percentage points.
INFANT MORTALITY
About 2.5 times higher
In 2024, U.S. infant mortality was 10.98 deaths per 1,000 live births among infants of non-Hispanic Black mothers, compared with 4.41 among infants of non-Hispanic White mothers.
BREASTFEEDING & INFANT HEALTH
33% lower odds
A 2023 study of nearly 10 million U.S. births found that starting breastfeeding was associated with 33% lower adjusted odds of infant death between 7 and 364 days of age.
The mortality study was observational and does not establish that breastfeeding alone caused the difference. Infant mortality disparities have multiple causes; breastfeeding support is one part of improving maternal and infant health.
Breastfeeding after a cesarean birth
Recovery from a C-section, incision discomfort, and time apart from your baby can make early breastfeeding more challenging. A C-section does not mean you cannot breastfeed. Early help with positioning and latch, plus skin-to-skin contact when you and your baby are medically ready, can support getting started.
Our team can help you prepare, ask questions, and connect with breastfeeding support throughout your recovery.
Learn more: American Academy of Pediatrics: breastfeeding after C-section • CDC: supportive maternity care
How breastfeeding supports infant health
Breastfeeding is linked with lower risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), severe lower respiratory disease, gastrointestinal infections, and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal condition in preterm infants.
See Our Work
Community is at the heart of our mission.
Real families. Shared experiences.
Our moms come together to learn, share experiences, and build community through breastfeeding support groups and wellness activities.
Explore our impact report to learn more about the families we serve and the work your support makes possible.
Connection. Creativity. Community.
2026 Community Highlights
From Latch & Paint and our Mother’s Day luncheon to other PMM gatherings, we bring moms, families, and community together for connection, creativity, and support.
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Every journey deserves celebration
Celebrating Milestones
Three months, six months, nine months, one year—we celebrate our moms and the care, commitment, and love behind every breastfeeding milestone.
Wherever you are in your breastfeeding journey, our community is here to encourage you. Connect with a support group →
Make a Difference
Help more families find support.
Your generosity helps sustain breastfeeding education, support, and resources for pregnant and postpartum mothers.
Keep Learning
Resources for your next step.
Breastfeeding Resources
Explore information and community resources to support your breastfeeding journey.
Stories & Guidance
Read updates, practical guidance, and stories from Project Milk Mission.
Lactation Training
Learn more about training opportunities for people supporting breastfeeding families.
Breastfeeding videos, on your schedule.
Before you begin: To access free breastfeeding videos and request free breastfeeding supplies, you must be enrolled in Ohio Medicaid and reside in Butler, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Mahoning, or Summit County.
Please confirm that you meet both requirements before watching the videos and completing the form to request free breastfeeding supplies. If you do not meet these requirements, video access is available for a small fee. Contact our team with eligibility questions.
Let’s Connect
Have a question?
We’re here to help.
Ask about classes, breastfeeding support, referrals, or partnership opportunities.