Breastfeeding
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Breastfeeding
Locations offered: Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Pennock, Zeeland, and virtual.
Learn breastfeeding basics from a certified lactation specialist. This class will cover the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning/latch, hunger signs, how to tell if your baby is getting enough to eat, and more. You’ll also get tips on pumping and breast milk storage.
This class is $80, billed to insurance, and covered — either partially or fully — by many plans. Please verify the coverage amount with your insurance company. The diagnosis code we use is Z39.1, and the procedure code is S9443.
Breastfeeding support group is free, no registration is required, and you can come and go as you please. Facilitated by one or two trained lactation team members, we welcome you at any stage of your baby’s feeding journey. You can learn to troubleshoot breastfeeding and latch concerns, check your baby’s weight before and after feeding, make sure your pump is working as efficiently as possible, or simply to be in community with other moms and babies. We are here to equip and empower you with the education and support to reach your unique goals.
Monday
Corewell Health Healthier Communities
Tuesday
Corewell Health Care Center – Cutlerville
Corewell Health Center for Wellness – Boston Square
Wednesday
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Thursday
Corewell Health Healthier Communities
Saturday
HELP Pregnancy Aid
Weekly breastfeeding support on Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
705 Bridge St. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Call 616.459.9139 with any questions. Both English and Spanish are offered.
H.U.G.S. Breastfeeding Cafe
Support and guidance for expecting and human milk-feeding people on every second and fourth Monday of the month from 12:30 to 2 pm.
City Life Church
574 S Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Thoughtfully tailored for pregnant, breastfeeding/human milk feeding people who identify as black. Limited transportation and limited childcare are provided.
Find a doula
Utilize the Michigan Doula Registry to find a doula in your local area for your pregnancy, delivery, postpartum recovery, and/or breastfeeding journey.
Contact us
Email prenataleducatorsgroup@corewellhealth.org for questions or assistance with registration.