For new moms who are committed to breastfeeding, the first night home can be a scary time. The nurses and lactation consultants are no longer there to help make sure everything goes smoothly – and both mom and baby may not be totally comfortable with the process. Here are some tips to help you get through this challenging time at home. And remember, your Healthy Futures Nurse is also there to help!
This website was developed with support from the Community Foundation, a Michigan Health Endowment Fund grantee.
Healthy Futures serves 31 counties across northern Lower Michigan.
Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties.