Shiawassee County Health Dept Breastfeeding Support Services

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

12/22/2025

Holidays Are Around the Corner…

But Mama, Go Easy on the Peppermint!

If you’re breastfeeding, here’s a little heads-up: peppermint is famous for lowering milk supply — especially when eaten or sipped in larger amounts (hello, peppermint mochas, bark, and holiday teas).

You don’t have to avoid it like the Grinch, but:

• Peppermint + breastfeeding = possible dip in supply

• Those festive drinks can be sneaky and strong

• If you’re already working to keep supply up, choose minty things sparingly

• Spearmint is usually gentler if you’re craving a little holiday flavor

No stress — just a friendly mama-to-mama reminder so you don’t wonder why your letdowns get shy mid-December.

Stay cozy, stay confident, and keep that milk flowing!

12/22/2025

You may contact our warmline at 989-743-2370 or the State Warmline below for breastfeeding help over the holidays!

12/22/2025

👩🏾‍🍼 Seeking Breastfeeding Families for Research! 🧬

Are you a breastfeeding parent living in the Greater Lansing area? Help advance science by participating in a fascinating study on stress and breast milk immunity at Michigan State University!

👩‍🔬 Led by Dr. Masako Fujita, the “Exploring Human Milk Immune Specificity” study is now recruiting!

📍 What’s Involved:
✅ One-time, 2-hour visit to MSU’s East Lansing campus
✅ Provide a small breast milk sample (~1 oz)
✅ Quick finger-prick blood sample
✅ Short stress questionnaire
✅ Baby is welcome to come along!

💳 Compensation:
Receive a $35 Amazon gift card as a thank-you!

🧾 Requirements:

18+ years old

Currently breastfeeding

No current infections (e.g., mastitis, clogged ducts)

HIV negative

📩 Interested?
Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MHEXIi9k2UGSEXQjetVofc89F8YVYB9LtPu_w-5_g_5UNk5STFhFQUQzQUY2VlRCVkZSM1pPVE9JQy4u&route=shorturl

Or email Dr. Masako Fujita directly: masakof@msu.edu

Let’s make science stronger—one drop of milk at a time.

12/16/2025

I don’t have a problem asking for help. That’s partly because, for example, : • I don’t pretend to be strong and independent if I’m not feeling that way at the moment (Honey, will you go with me to my mammogram, I’m nervous). • I don’t worry about what others might think (Yes, I am h...

12/16/2025

The hepatitis B birth dose has been crucial in ensuring infants and children are protected from lifelong disease as a result of hepatitis B infection, as many people with hepatitis B don’t know they have it.

Eliminating the birth dose recommendation would have devastating impacts for children, making them more vulnerable to liver disease, cancer and even death if they contract the disease.
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12/16/2025

If you did not come the first of the month, we are open today!