Confirm with the support group before attending the meeting.
Oakland County Health Division supports breastfeeding individuals on their breastfeeding journey. Our Nutrition, Community Nursing (Breastfeeding Friends Workgroup) and Women Infant & Children (WIC) departments provide resources for families including consultations with a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
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Breastfeeding a child with special health circumstances can provide them with the extra nutrition to meet their specialized needs. However, it may also present some additional challenges to the breastfeeding individual and child, including but not limited to: slow weight gain for the child, alternative positioning during feedings, and difficulty latching.
The breastfeeding individual should work closely with their physician and child's healthcare provider. It would also be beneficial for them to receive support from a breastfeeding support professional.
Any amount of substance use while breastfeeding has the potential for harmful effects to the nursing parent, their baby, and/or their milk supply. Substances include, but are not limited to: prescription drugs, street drugs (both legal and illegal), alcohol, and nicotine.
Be open and honest with all healthcare providers to fully inform of potential health risks to ensure optimal health outcomes for mothers and their babies. Also mention other medications and supplements taken while breastfeeding including vitamins, herbs/herbal supplements, and over-the-counter medications.
If you are concerned about substance use and want to seek help quitting, find local organizations for help here.
If you have any vaccination questions while breastfeeding, contact your healthcare provider.
If you are in need of breastfeeding support, call Nurse on Call 1-800-848-5533.
If in-person lactation services are needed, complete this form and you will be contacted by our lactation support team.
If you are a WIC client and need breastfeeding peer support, call 248-858-1272 during regular business hours. Anyone can contact the Michigan WIC breastfeeding warmline for after-hours breastfeeding help. Call or text 833-649-4223 from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.