Before Baby
Breast Crawl: An excellent video of a baby immediately after birth crawling to his mother's breast and latching on without assistance: Video Link
Laid Back or Biological Nurturing Breastfeeding: Two video's on “laid back breastfeeding” or "biological nurturing”
Medications and Breastfeeding Two wonderful resources to help you understand taking medications while breastfeeding. Many mom's are misinformed or told to stop breastfeeding. These two websites can help you negotiate: - Lamaze Family Center-Free with childbirth classes or $35 as a stand alone. Private classes are also available www.LamazeFamilyCenter.org
- Center for the Childbearing Years (734) 663-1523
www.center4cby.com
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(800) 231-2211
www.sjmercyhealth.org
Meetings- a great way to connect with mother's who are already breastfeeding their baby. Especially helpful if you have never been around or seen a nursing mother up close. La Leche League Accredited volunteers are available to help with routine breastfeeding problems and concerns. (734) 332-9080 or
| After Baby
La Leche League Accredited volunteers are available to help with routine breastfeeding problems and concerns. (734) 332-9080 or
Community Lactation Consultants- Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor/Barbara Robertson, IBCLC, MA (734) 975-6534
- Lisa Hartmann, BSW, IBCLC
(734) 846-1922 - Marilee Woodworth, IBCLC
(734) 995-2256 - Amy Slotten, RN, IBCLC
(734) 945-4765 - Pat Ashley, RN, IBCLC
(313) 378-0823
Clinics - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Breastfeeding Clinic
(734) 712-4214
- University of Michigan Health System Family Breastfeeding Support
(734) 764-8149
- Multi-disciplinary Breastfeeding Support Clinic - Briarwood Center for Women, Children and Young Adults (Services covered by the most Health Insurance companies)
(734) 232-2600
| Middle of the Night Help
Trouble Shooting Normal Newborn: Ineffective Latch-On or Sucking, click here>>
AskDrSears: A list of common problems such as Waking a Sleepy Baby, Sore breast or nipples, engorgement. To view the complete list: click here>>
Videos - Laid Back or Biological Nurturing Breastfeeding Two video's on “laid back breastfeeding” or "biological nurturing”: Video Link or Ameda Video
- The basics of breastfeeding with footage of a five day old baby breastfeeding as well a diagrams and animated video of a baby's oral anatomy (including the "comfort zone" and what effective positioning, latch and sucking looks like). Video Link
- "Breastfeeding Made Simple" shows how a baby can latch effectively. Video Quick Tips:
- Baby's nose is lined up with mom's nipple
- Baby's mouth opens extremely wide
- Mom helps baby get the nipple deep into baby's mouth
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