Local Breastfeeding Resources

The Lactation Center at Saint Joseph Health System, Mishawaka Campus (574-335-4127)

Call with your breastfeeding questions, schedule an office visit for feeding assessment or weight check. Medela breast pump rentals available. Breastfeeding Support Group for mothers and their babies every 

Monday at 6-7:30  PM and every Wednesday at 2-3:30 PM, both on the 4th floor of the hospital, Mishawaka.

Mishawaka, IN

Memorial Hospital of South Bend Breastfeeding Support (574-647-3475)

From Breastfeeding Services at Beacon Health Services:
Nursing Nook is Memorial Hospital’s breastfeeding support group and weight check clinic for new moms. We meet on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We address any breastfeeding needs at this time. If more time is needed to assist you with breastfeeding, we will work with you to schedule a one-on-one visit, ideally after the weight check clinic. We meet at the Leighton Center, located at 534 North Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601. Please enter from the doors on the south side where a lactation consultant will greet you. Contact them at (574) 647-3475 with any questions.

La Leche League of South Bend/Mishawaka

http://lllofsouthbend.blogspot.com/
Facebook
Contact a Leader for information on monthly support groups or help with breastfeeding questions.


Saint Joseph County Breastfeeding Coalition

http://www.themilkmap.com 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/196931043727109/
We are moms like you, nurses, doctors, healthcare workers, lactation experts, WIC representatives and breastfeeding advocates. Our common mission is to support, protect and promote breastfeeding in Saint Joseph County, Indiana. See our Facebook page for a Zoom link to monthly meetings.


 WIC Breastfeeding Support St. Joseph County
Call 574-647-2180 for breast pumps and breastfeeding assistance and supplies.
Call or text 24 hours a day for breastfeeding assistance, 574-274-3407.

Walk-in baby weight checks on Wednesdays 10am-3pm at both locations;
325 N. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

201 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544

Go to https://www.facebook.com/stjosephcountywic/ to register for breastfeeding classes.

WIC Breastfeeding Support Elkhart County

Call 574-522-0104, for breastfeeding assistance breast pumps or information about mother support group. Habla espanol.


Motherhood and More...Breastfeeding Clinic and Support (574-596-2899)


Motherhood and More is a group that meets weekly to support the unique needs of the breastfeeding mother and child. Board Certified Lactation Consultants provide guidance and assistance through weight checks, feeding evaluations and encouragement. Each mother also has the opportunity to meet other moms who value breastfeeding. Anyone who is breastfeeding is welcome to attend!

When: Every Tuesday 3-5pm
(Please come at 3:00 the first time you attend, so we have plenty of time to work with you.)

Where: Elkhart Health and Aquatics
200 East Jackson Blvd.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Enter through the East doors of the building. The staff at the front desk will direct you to the multipurpose room where we meet.
Cost: FREE!!!!!!
No appointment is needed. Bring your breastfeeding baby with you. 



*We do our best to keep this list correct and up to date. If you see any typos or broken links please let us know at lllofsouthbend@gmail.com

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