Resources/Links

Breastfeeding Coalitions in Michigan

NAME CONTACT CONTACT INFO OTHER INFO
Bay Area Breastfeeding Coalition Amy Cianek (989) 895-4002
E-mail
Bay Area, affiliated with Bay Co. Health Dept.
Benzie-Leelanau Karen Kowalski (231) 533-6255 NorthWest Michigan, affiliated with Northwest Community Health Agency
Berrien County Zelda Felix-Motley (269) 925-4822
E-mail
affiliated with Berrien County Extension
Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) Kiddada Green E-mail
Website
Detroit Area
Calhoun County Sue Gehrman E-mail affiliated with Battle Creek Health System
Capitol Area Breastfeeding Coalition Website Lansing and Surrounding Areas
Central Michigan Breastfeeding Committee Terri Klein E-mail affiliated with Central Michigan Community Hospital
Chippewa County - Breastfeeding Education & Support Team (B.E.S.T) Nancy Heyns (906) 632-7660
E-mail
Meeting 1st Friday each month, 12-1pm, Avery Center, 510 Ashmun, St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Coastline Breastfeeding Coalition Linda Holmes E-mail affiliated with West Shore Medical Center, Manistee Co.
Huron County Marie Maust (989) 453-3223 affiliated with Scheurer Hospital
Jackson County Becky Jermeay (517) 784-9356 affiliated with Center for Family Health
Kalamazoo Breastfeeding Coalition Amy Mick (269) 249-2641
E-mail
affiliated with Family Health Center
Kent County Barb Hawkins-Palmer (616) 632-7083
E-mail
affiliated with Healthy Kent 2010 Breastfeeding Task Force
La Leche League of Michigan Marilee Woolworth (734) 995-3155
Website
Mason Co. BF Coalition Meryl Smith (231) 316-8584
E-mail
affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, Ludington
Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants Gerrylynn McNeal (313) 516-4898
E-mail
Website
Mecosta County Breastfeeding Coalition Rajani Thapal (231) 305-8662
E-mail
affiliated with Mecosta County Medical Center, Big Rapids
Monroe County Breastfeeding Collaborative Julie Lee (734) 240-8578
E-mail
Website
affiliated with Monroe County Health Department
Newaygo County Breastfeeding Support Network Anita Speese (231) 834-7239
E-mail
affiliated with Gerber Hospital
Washtenaw County Breastfeeding Coalition Gayathri Akella (734) 544-6794
E-mail
affiliated with Washtenaw County Health Department
Western Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants Terri Maule (616) 681-2828
Website
Wexford/Missaukee Breastfeeding Coalition Janelle McGinnis (231) 876-3805
E-mail



Other Resources (Not Michigan-specific)

For information on Breastfeeding Conferences in Michigan go to the MALC website.

LaLeche League International

Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants

Western Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants

International Lactation Consultant Association

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

Business Case for Breastfeeding

Center for Disease Control - Breastfeeding section

Office of Health and Human Services

Infact Canada

UNICEF

San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition

Breastfeeding and Medications (Dr. Thomas Hale's InfantRisk Center)

United States Breastfeeding Committee

New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force

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