Benzie-Leelanau WIC Breastfeeding Support

30/12/2025

Holding your newborn "too much" doesn't spoil them—at this age, they don't have bad habits, only real needs. Every cuddle, breastfeeding session, contact nap, and quick response teaches their little brain that the world is safe. Parents, hold your babies! 💗

30/12/2025

Watch your baby, not the clock! Babies breastfeed for MANY different reasons. These reasons include hunger, thirst, tiredness, unsettledness, boredom, needing connection with their caregiver, and comfort—the list goes on. These needs do not fit into a schedule. Not to mention that your milk supply depends on following your baby's cues with frequent milk removal.

29/12/2025

Attention, Leelanau families! Your voice matters, and Parenting Communities of Leelanau County wants to hear from you!

If you are a parent, grandparent, or caregiver of a child aged 0–6 who lives in Leelanau County, please follow the QR code below to take a quick survey. Your experiences and ideas help shape the playgroups, events, and supports offered in Leelanau County throughout the year.

The survey takes less than 5 minutes, and you’ll be entered to win one of three $100 gift cards as a thank you.

29/12/2025

When it comes to offering breast milk, it's not just breast or bottle. There are other options that may work for your specific circumstances!

24/12/2025

There's often an expectation to play pass-the-baby during holiday visits. If you're not comfortable with this, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SHARE YOUR BABY. "No" is a sufficient answer, but you can try some of these too.

(Copied and shared from LactoJenniesis)

23/12/2025

The Michigan WIC Breastfeeding Warmline is available 7 days a week, including holidays.

23/12/2025

Great holiday advice from MilkWorks!

18/12/2025

The Baby Pantry at St. Philip's Episcopal Church-Beulah, MI is open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Their next pantry day is this Saturday, December 20th, from 10-3pm.

Curbside Pick-up Order Form: https://stphilipsbeulah.org/curbside-pick-up-order-form/

18/12/2025

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Becoming a new parent can be hard. It is normal to feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed after having a baby. You are not alone. It's important to remember that mental health challenges are common during this time and there is no shame in seeking help. If you need someone to talk to, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) any time. It's free and confidential.

17/12/2025

You can help your baby to latch better by turning their whole body so they're facing you. Notice how the first baby is having to twist their neck to latch? That might lead to fussy feeding, a shallow, painful latch, and less milk removal.

In contrast, baby 2 is held with their abdomen facing mom's body and their head straight, not turned.

17/12/2025

Did you know that the more milk your baby removes from your breasts, the more milk your body will make? Breastfeed your baby early, often, and whenever they show signs of hunger. Your body will respond and make just the right amount of milk for your baby. You’ve got what it takes! To learn more, visit: https://www.medela.com/en/breastfeeding-pumping/articles/breastfeeding-tips/breast-milk-production-how-supply-and-demand-works #:~:text=The%20more%20frequently%20your%20baby,expressing%2C%20they%20will%20make%20more

16/12/2025