Babies Are Born To Be Breastfed!
Hi! Welcome to Breastfeeding Monroe, a one stop breastfeeding informational site for mothers and families in Monroe County, Michigan.
This website is provided to you as a resource for breastfeeding information. Please feel free to browse around and contact us if you have any questions or suggestions for improving our site.
Scroll to the bottome of this page for all the latest news from the Monroe Breastfeeding Collaborative. Thanks for stopping by!
IN THE NEWS!
Now I Lay Me Down Children's Bed Ministry is in need of cribs and/or pack-n-plays to help assist families who are in need of a safe place for their baby or child to sleep. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the First Presbyterian Chruch of Monroe County at (734) 242-1545. Thank you!!!
Does your health insurance offer reimbursement for breast pumps?
Many health insurance plans are aware of the numerous health benefits of breastfeeding and therefore may cover certain breastfeeding-related expenses. For example this may include: lactation consultant services, breastpump rental/purchase and other costs. Coverage for breastfeeding-related expenses will vary widely among different health insurance plans. Click here to read more information: www.medela.com
Breastfeeding and Health Care Reform
Women now make up nearly half of the US workforce, and many of those women are mothers too. Section 4207 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Health Care Reform) recently signed into law by President Obama, included some provisions for breastfeeding mothers. The new law enforces employers to allow "reasonable" breaks for working mothers to express breast milk during the day, until the child reaches one year old. The law also requires employers to provide some space "other than a bathroom" for mothers to express milk. It is hoped that this will encourage more mothers to breastfeed their babies - and improve staff moral, improve job productivity, reduce health care costs, and decrease employee turnover rates. Read more here: www.usbreastfeeding.org
The Business Case for Breastfeeding
The Business Case for Breastfeeding is a comprehensive national program designed to educate employers abou tthe value of supporting breastfeeding employees in the workplace. The MCBFC has obtained a mini-grant from the MI Breastfeeding Network as part of this program. We look forward to working with local businesses in conjunction with this grant and in compliance with the new federal law mentioned above.
Attention Pregnant WIC Moms!
Is everyone asking you how you are going to feed your baby? Are you getting mixed messages from friends, family, nurses and doctors about how you should feed your baby? Do you have any questions about what will work best for you and your baby?
We have started a “Newborn Nutrition Class” for women who are expecting. This class is for all pregnant women who are on WIC even if it is not your first baby. This class will offer the most current information about feeding your baby, and provide you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about infant feeding. Breastfeeding professionals within the community will be available to introduce themselves and their FREE services. You can also get information on how you may qualify to borrow or receive a breast pump FREE of charge.
Please contact your local WIC office at 734-240-7905 if you are interested in participating, and you have not been offered this FREE class yet.
If you are not on WIC and you would like to receive any of this information please contact Stephanie Garrett at 734-240-7946.
Meijer offering FREE prescribed prenatal vitamins!
Retail giant Meijer Inc. is offering free prenatal vitamins to soon-to-be moms. Women who are pregnant or are planning to have children can qualify for the program. All they need is a doctor's prescription.
The free prenatal vitamins program kicked off in all 181 Meijer pharmacies on Saturday, May 31, 2008.
"Just as our free antibiotic program was designed to help our customers get healthy during these tough economic times, offering free prenatal vitamins will help our customers stay healthy during a very important time in their lives," said Nat Love, vice-president of pharmacy for the Walker-based retailer..
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
Disclaimer - The Monroe County Breastfeeding Collaborative is administered through the Monroe County WIC Program. WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The views/businesses mentioned on the website are not necessarily endorsed by Monroe County government.
Legal Disclaimer Regarding Online Lactation Assistance - The assistance that you receive via our website is not meant as a substitute for professional guidance from your local health care professional. Please seek help from your local health care professional or IBCLC (1 800 TELL YOU or email to ILCA@erols.com for a local referral to an IBCLC in your area) if you are experiencing problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing concerns. You will also find local breastfeeding professionals from our Community Breastfeeding Resource page link.
Information given can not be construed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider when making decisions concerning lactation that may impact the health and well-being of you and/or your breastfeeding child. If you are concerned about your breastfeeding situation, or about your health or the health of your child, please call your health care provider immediately.
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