Breastfeeding Support

Just because breastfeeding is ‘natural’ doesn’t mean it’s always easy—especially in the beginning. This is true for both first-time moms and seasoned ones. The good news is Corewell Health offers several resources to help you be successful in breastfeeding your baby.

The World Health Organization agrees that breastfeeding is the healthiest form of nutrition for babies. Breast milk builds a stronger immune system, healthier growth, and lower chances of allergies, asthma and diabetes for your baby.

When you deliver your baby with us, our breastfeeding experts will help you understand the steps to a successful breastfeeding and bonding experience. The support starts with your bedside nurse while you're at the hospital in your room, making it easy to ask questions. Each of our registered nurses has been trained to support mothers with breastfeeding, and many are also certified breastfeeding counselors. If you have issues with breastfeeding that your nurse is not able to help you solve, they will partner with you and involve our team of lactation consultants or lactation peer counselors.

And we're still here for you after you go home. Answers to your breastfeeding questions are never more than a secure video chat away.

Led by a certified lactation counselor or consultant, these classes help you learn practical tips ahead of time to prepare for successful breastfeeding.

Before you and your baby leave the hospital, your nurses will help you with a breastfeeding success plan. Our nurses are specially trained in newborn breastfeeding and can help you get started on a successful, personalized plan for at home.

Join other moms and babies and gain confidence in this free support group led by lactation consultant. No registration is required.

Call to connect with a breastfeeding expert.

• Southwest Michigan: 269.927.5355
• West Michigan: 616.391.9437