If you or someone you know has a baby experiencing feeding struggles, please connect with a supportive lactation consultant who can help.
Just like all healthcare fields, not all lactation consultants are created equal! If you saw one who wasn’t helpful, please consider a second opinion.
Many parents don’t realize that professional lactation support is part of the ACA mandate and is therefore a covered service with an in-network provider for folks with commercial insurance. That means most families have access to care (often in the comfort of their own home!) with a professional who can help provide support for feeding challenges. Your local WIC office also offers lactation & feeding support.
This is a directory for informational purposes; inclusion in this list does not constitute a personal endorsement.
Feeding issues include (but are not limited to):
- reflux
- pain with latching
- sore, cracked, or damaged nipples
- recurrent clogs or mastitis
- leaking milk while feeding at breast or bottle
- weight gain concerns
- low milk supply
- colic, fussiness
- diagnosis of tongue tie and/or lip tie (please see a provider with specialized training in oral function)
- directed by a medical provider to supplement
Provider List:
Southeast Michigan:
Christie Donn (Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor area)
Erica McLeod (Ann Arbor/Ypsi in-home visits)
Huron River Lactation (Milford area in-home)
Honey for Moms (Ferndale area)
In-Home Lactation (Troy area in-home)
Integrative Lactation Care (Ann Arbor/Ypsi in-home visits, virtual)
Jalyn Spencer (Detroit area in-home)
Jennifer Day (Detroit area in-home)
Nature’s Playhouse (Ferndale area)
Shonte’ Terhune-Smith, YOLO Breastfeeding (Flint area in-home)
Southeast Michigan IBCLCs of Color
The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor clinic)
West Michigan:
Anne Dalton (Holland, Lakeshore, & greater Grand Rapids)
Kristen Szersen (southern Michigan)
Lauryn Ulam (Southwest Michigan)
Rachel Campbell (southwest Michigan)
Shira Johnson (Grand Rapids, Lakeshore, West MI)
Northern Michigan:
Jennifer Safonovs, CLC
Panoramic Doula
Traverse City Lactation Company
Superior Lactation
Central Michigan:
Leah Segura (Midland area)
Are you a lactation professional who would like to be added to this list? Email info@supportedsleep.com.
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure what you need or where to start? Feel free to book a 30-minute clarity call to get help sorting out next steps.
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