Supporting Breastfeeding Families this August and Beyond
It’s National Breastfeeding Month, and we are shining a light on efforts taking place in Michigan to promote and support breastfeeding families.
Genesee County WIC recently released a series of videos promoting breastfeeding in Genesee County. Each person featured in the videos is either a WIC client or clinic staff member.
Consider viewing these videos to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as answers to common breastfeeding-related questions:
- Give Breastfeeding a Try – You’ve Got This
- Give Breastfeeding a Try – It’s Up To You
- Give Breastfeeding a Try – A Special Time
- Give Breastfeeding a Try – Back to Work
Resources for Livingston County Families
If you are in need of local resources, here’s a list to get you started:
Health Department Breastfeeding Resources:
- Breastfeeding Rights Wallet Card – Do you have questions or concerns about your breastfeeding rights in the workplace?
- Breastfeeding Classes – Visit the Livingston County Health Department on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. for an in-person class. Additionally, there is an online option on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register for either class by calling 517-546-5459.
- Peer support for Breastfeeding – Contact Jennifer Kaiser at jkaiser@livgov.com or at 517-375-0554 to help with breast pumps, encouragement, a return-to-work plan and problem-solving.
For more breastfeeding information:
- Women’s Health – Tips and suggestions to help you successfully breastfeed.
- Breast milk – Every Ounce Counts – A mother’s one stop breastfeeding resource.
- Choose My Plate – Health & nutrition information for pregnant & breastfeeding women.
- Coffective – To help a mother prepare for breastfeeding.
- WIC Breastfeeding Support – Explores common questions and stages for breastfeeding.
- Michigan Breastfeeding Network – Webinars on a variety of topics for breastfeeding families.
Local groups:
- Meets in-person at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton on the 3rd Wednesday every month from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- For help or questions, call or text Leader: Clara Coppola 248-660-5334 or find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLBrighton/
