If you can't get to a local Baby Café, or you need immediate breastfeeding information or alternative sources of support, check out the links below.

  • ​Find an IBCLC: IBCLCs are Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultants with professional qualifications. Many work in Hospitals or in private practice with home offices, or may travel to your home; they will charge a fee but most insurance covers visits. Hospitals may also offer one-on-one consultations billed through insurance or self-pay. 
  • La Leche League USA: Part of LLL International made up of a network of volunteer breastfeeding counselors offering support by telephone, e-mail, and informal support meetings.  Find a counselor or group, call the helpline or submit an online help form. LLL also publishes books/leaflets for mothers and health professionals. Helpline number: 1-877-452-5324 (1-877-4 LA LECHE)
  • Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association: Provides education, free doula support, resources and ongoing breastfeeding support to black families in the Detroit area. 
  • R.O.S.E. : (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere)  provides resources and networking opportunities for individuals and communities of color. Offers Baby Cafés, Breastfeeding Clubs, and Community Transformer training.
  • Breastfeeding USA: Volunteer Breastfeeding Counselors  accredited after completing a breastfeeding education program. Support for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers (one-on-one and group situations).
  • Kellymom.com: A very helpful website backed by IBCLCs and MDs with lots of answers and links to other good resources.
  • Office on Women's Health: U.S. Government Helpline; staffed with breastfeeding peer counselors fluent in English or Spanish, will support you through breastfeeding challenges and connect you with other resources to help if needed.

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