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Resources in Region 8

Community resources are always changing and updating. Keeping these resources updated is an ongoing initiative. If you have a resource to add or amend, please scroll down and send us a message!

For additional information and resources, call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.helpmegrow-mi.org/ 

Resources by County

Birthing Hospitals in Region 8

Ascension Borgess

County: Kalamazoo

Address: 1521 Gull Rd Kalamazoo, MI, 49048

Phone: (269) 226-5927

Website: Click HERE

Corewell Health Lakeland-Niles

County: Berrien

Address: 31 N. St. Joseph Ave. Niles, MI 49120

Phone: (269) 683-5510

Website: Click HERE

Three Rivers Hospital

County: St. Joseph

Address: 701 S. Health Parkway Three Rivers, MI 49093

Phone: (269) 278-1145

Website: Click HERE

Bronson Battle Creek

County: Calhoun

Address: 300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Phone: (269) 245-8000

Website: Click HERE

Corewell Health Lakeland-St. Joseph

County: Berrien

Address: 123 Napier Ave. St. Joseph, MI 49085

Phone: (269) 983-8300

Website: Click HERE

Bronson Methodist Hospital

County: Kalamazoo

Address: 601 John Street, 4th Floor, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Phone: (269) 341-7654

Website: Click HERE

Oaklawn Hospital

County: Calhoun

Address: 200 N. Madison St. Marshall, MI 49068

Phone: (269) 781-4271

Website: Click HERE

Doulas in Region 8

For more information about doulas, choosing a doula, and doulas in your area, visit our Doula Directory page

Infant Feeding Support in Region 8

(These resources are listed by the county they are located in. Many times, even if you do NOT live in the county, you can STILL ACCESS the resource!

Whether it’s the bottle, breast, or a little of it all, feeding your baby can be tough. Get some support! Check out these resources!

Bronson Battle Creek Breastfeeding Center

300 North Ave, Suite C4213

Battle Creek, MI 49017

(269) 245-8586
Click HERE for more info

Calhoun County Health Department-WIC

315 West Green Street

Marshall, MI 49068

(269) 781-0700 (general phone)

(269) 832-0659 (Breastfeeding Warm-line, text or call 24/7)
Click HERE for more info

Milk Like Mine

 233 Roosevelt Ave

Battle Creek, MI 49037

(269) 234-5908 (general phone)

(269) 280-2669  (text or call 24/7)
Click HERE for more info

Garcia Consulting and Lactation Services

 Info@garcialactation.com

(269) 358-8335 (phone)

(833) 448-3274  (fax)
Click HERE for more info

Twenty Hands

2031 Rambling Rd

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Phone: (269) 459-8091
Click HERE for more info

Health Education Resources in varying languages

Arabic
(العربية)

Click below for multiple flyers in Arabic, including:

  • “Choosing a Healthcare Provider for your baby”

  • “Prenatal Care”

  • Multiple breastfeeding topics

  • “Cesarean Delivery”

  • “Safety with Car Seats and Booster Seats”

  • “When should I call my baby’s doctor?”

  • “Diabetes and Pregnancy”

  • Health problems in pregnancy

  • “Safe Sleep for your baby”

  • “High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy”

  • Multiple infant and newborn topics

Health education videos in Arabic will be added soon!

Haitian Creole
(Kreyol ayisyen)

Click below for multiple flyers in Haitian Creole, including:

  • “Choosing a Healthcare Provider for your baby”

  • “Prenatal Care”

  • Multiple breastfeeding topics

  • “Cesarean Delivery”

  • “Safety with Car Seats and Booster Seats”

  • “When should I call my baby’s doctor?”

  • “Diabetes and Pregnancy”

  • Health problems in pregnancy

  • “Safe Sleep for your baby”

  • “High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy”

  • Multiple infant and newborn topics

Health Education Videos

Urgent Maternal Warning Signs

Have concerns about your health? Click below for information about urgent maternal warning signs. If you’re feeling unwell, please check in with a healthcare provider.
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Headache that won’t go away or gets worse over time
  • ​Thoughts about hurting yourself or your baby
  • Changes in your vision
  • Fever
  • Trouble breathing
  • Chest pain or fast beating heart
  • Severe belly pain that doesn’t go away
  • Severe nausea and throwing up (not morning sickness)
  • Baby’s movements stopping or slowing
  • Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy
  • Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking after pregnancy
  • Swelling, redness, or pain of your leg
  • Extreme swelling of your hands or face
  • Overwhelming tiredness
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Additional Helpful Resources

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

Mother To Baby

Information and support about medication and exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Call: 1-866-626-6847

Text: 1-855-999-3254

Chat: (online) www,mothertobaby.org

Great Start to Quality

Support finding quality childcare

Click HERE

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-273- 8255

*Click HERE for perinatal mental health resources

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