We provide home visits and limited virtual services as well. Call 734 215 5543 for in

Mama and Me MIHP
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Program Materials
  • Program Education
    • Abuse and Violence
    • Breastfeeding
    • Family Planning
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Housing
    • Infant Development
    • Infant Feeding
    • Infant Health Care
    • Infant Safety
    • Parenting, Social Support
    • Pregnancy Health
    • Stress and Depression
    • Substance Misuse-Alcohol
    • Substances & Medications
    • Substance Misuse-Tobacco
    • Transportation
    • Infant Care Topics
  • Make Appointment
  • Contact Us or Referral
    • Referral
    • Ask us a Question
    • Voice a Concern
  • More
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Program Materials
    • Program Education
      • Abuse and Violence
      • Breastfeeding
      • Family Planning
      • Food and Nutrition
      • Housing
      • Infant Development
      • Infant Feeding
      • Infant Health Care
      • Infant Safety
      • Parenting, Social Support
      • Pregnancy Health
      • Stress and Depression
      • Substance Misuse-Alcohol
      • Substances & Medications
      • Substance Misuse-Tobacco
      • Transportation
      • Infant Care Topics
    • Make Appointment
    • Contact Us or Referral
      • Referral
      • Ask us a Question
      • Voice a Concern
Mama and Me MIHP
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Program Materials
  • Program Education
    • Abuse and Violence
    • Breastfeeding
    • Family Planning
    • Food and Nutrition
    • Housing
    • Infant Development
    • Infant Feeding
    • Infant Health Care
    • Infant Safety
    • Parenting, Social Support
    • Pregnancy Health
    • Stress and Depression
    • Substance Misuse-Alcohol
    • Substances & Medications
    • Substance Misuse-Tobacco
    • Transportation
    • Infant Care Topics
  • Make Appointment
  • Contact Us or Referral
    • Referral
    • Ask us a Question
    • Voice a Concern

Breastfeeding Education

Breastfeeding Benefits: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-benefits


Breastfeeding Basics: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-basics


Ready, Set Baby Breastfeeding Series: 

https://youtu.be/8Onhuf0SDlo


Breastfeeding 101: 

https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/breastfeeding/index.html


Talking to Family About Breastfeeding: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/talking-your-family-about-breastfeeding


Breastfeeding and importance of skin to skin care or contact:

https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/skin-skin-care/


Pumping and Hand Expression: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/pumping-and-hand-expression-basics


Proper Storage of Pumped Breast Milk: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/recommendations/handling_breastmilk.htm


Increase Milk Supply: https://exclusivepumping.com/power-pumping/


WIC Breastfeeding Support - Warmline:

https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Folder2/Folder79/Folder1/Folder179/BF_Warmline_flyer.pdf?rev=cc0c8b95a6fb4bd99cd198f5f0656a0c


Breastfeeding and Safe Sleep: https://www.safesleepacademy.org/breastfeeding/ 


Combination Feeding: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/combination-feeding-and-maintaining-milk-supply


Breastfeeding and Medication Use: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/prescription-medication-use.html


Breastfeeding Twins/Multiples: https://www.laleche.org.uk/twins/


Breastfeeding

Why should I breastfeed?

• Breast milk is the best food for babies in the first year of life. As infants

grow, breast milk changes to meet your baby’s nutritional needs.

• It can help protect you and your baby from certain illnesses and

diseases.

• Breastfed babies have fewer health problems than babies who do not

get any breast milk.

• Breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS and sleep-related infant death.

• Breastfeeding lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, certain types of breast

cancer and ovarian cancer.


How long should I breastfeed?

• Exclusive breastfeeding (baby gets only breast milk) is recommended for 6 months. After this, breastfeeding should continue along with age-appropriate solid foods. Experts recommend breastfeeding for at least 1 year.

• Any amount of breastfeeding is good for your baby’s health and development. Breastfeeding takes practice and patience. For some people, learning to breastfeed can be frustrating, but others have no problem at all! There are many in-person and online supports for breastfeeding people. If you have questions or concerns, please seek out expert support and information.


How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?

• Many people worry about this. It is important to know that a newborn’s stomach is very small:

   -   At birth, a baby's stomach is the size of a marble and can only take in about 1-2 teaspoons during a feeding. 

  -   At 2 weeks, a baby’s stomach is about the size of an egg and

able to take in about 2 ounces.

  -   The more often your baby breastfeeds, the more milk your breasts will make.

  -   Newborns usually eat every 2-3 hours.

• Signs that your baby is getting enough milk are:

  -   You can hear or see your baby swallowing.

  -   Tracking diapers: By day four, your baby should have at least 5-6 wet diapers every 24 hours and 3 or more stools that are yellow (or turning yellow). As your baby gets older, you can expect the pattern of wet and dirty diapers to change.

  -   Baby will gain weight as expected (although it’s normal for a baby to lose a small amount of weight in the first few days of life and then begin gaining.)

  -   Your baby is content after feedings, with relaxed hands and feet

  -    If you have any questions, contact your healthcare provider or breastfeeding expert.


Tips for making breastfeeding work for you

• Follow your baby’s lead. Every baby feeds differently and that is ok.

• Keep your baby close to you. Do skin-to-skin contact when possible but be sure you only do it when you are awake, or when someone is nearby to help make sure you don’t fall asleep.

• Avoid using pacifiers or bottles for the first few weeks, unless for a medical reason, to help your baby get adjusted to breastfeeding.

• Make sure your baby sleeps safely and close by – share your room, not your bed.

• Have open and honest communication with your work/school/family about breastfeeding.


Who can help me with breastfeeding?

• WIC providers have breastfeeding support staff who can help and support breastfeeding. This

includes Peer Counselors, Lactation Consultants and more.

  -   Visit www.Michigan.gov/WIC, then select “Breastfeeding for WIC Clients.”

  -   Contact the WIC Breastfeeding Warmline: 

        Call or text (833) 649-4223.

• Local Breastfeeding Support Groups (www.MiBreastfeeding.org)

• Your or your infant’s healthcare provider.

Copyright © 2025 Mama and Me MIHP Maternal Infant Health Program - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Make Appointment

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept