The Expectant Parents Organization (EPO) offers classes on basic birth preparation, breastfeeding, care of your newborn and other topics. You can attend individual or group classes to help you prepare for the birth of your new baby by registering online at the EPO web site. You can also schedule a tour of Sparrow's Obstetric Services and Mother Baby Center by calling the EPO office at 517.337.7365 or email at epo@epobaby.org.
Sparrow Lactation Support Services is committed to helping you get off to a good start with breast feeding. Certified lactation consultants and lactation educators are available in the Mother/Baby Center. Please refer to the following Frequently Asked Questions or call if you have further questions (517.364.2652).
Basic Needs
| Food |
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| Capital Area Community Services |
517.393.7077 |
| Ingham County Food Bank |
517.887.4357 |
| WIC (Barry County) Lansing Tel. No. |
517.485.7110 |
| WIC (Eaton County) |
517.541.2630 |
| WIC (Clinton County) |
989.224.2195 |
| WIC (Ingham County) |
517.887.4326 |
| WIC (Shiawassee County) |
989.743.2383 |
| Housing |
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| Housing Resource Center (East Lansing) |
517.337.9795 |
| Infant Furniture, Clothing, etc. |
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| Cristo Rey Community Center |
517.372.4700 |
| Christian Services |
517.394.5411 |
| Pregnancy Services |
517.332.0633 |
| Birth Certificates |
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| Birth in Ingham County |
517.335.8666 |
| Breastfeeding Information |
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| County Health Departments --Barry-Eaton District Health Dept |
517.485.7110 |
| Mid-Michigan District Health Department |
989.227.3137 |
| Clinton County (Mid-Michigan District) |
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| Public Health Nursing |
989.224.2195 |
| WIC |
989.224.2195 |
| Maternal and Infant Support Services |
989.224.2195 |
| Eaton County |
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| Public Health Nursing |
517.541.2654 |
| WIC |
517.541.2630 |
| Ingham County |
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| Child Health Nutritionist |
517.887.4442 |
| Prenatal Nutritionist |
517.887.4408 |
| Public Health Nursing |
517.887.4322 |
| WIC |
517.887.4326 |
| Shiawassee County |
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| Public Health Nursing |
989.743.2356 |
| WIC |
989.743.2383 |
| Lactation Consultants - Fee for service |
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| Sparrow Lactation Support Services |
517.364.2652 |
| Lactation Center of Michigan |
517.323.8452 |
| Mother Baby Care |
517.694.5290 or 517.285.7997 |
| Breastfeeding Support and Counseling |
517.339.3038 |
| Bosom Buddies Lactation Support |
810.229.3328 |
| Other Support |
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| La Leche League |
517.484.5005 |
| Ingham County MSU Extension |
517.887.4580 |
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Mid-Michigan District Health Department |
989.227.3137 |
| Breast Pump Rental and Sales |
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| Sparrow Lactation Support Services |
517.364.2652 |
| The Lactation Center of Michigan |
517.323.8452 |
| Mother Baby Care |
517.694.5290 |
Sparrow Regional Medical Supply
Lansing
St. Johns
Ionia
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
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517.364.2115
989.224.6730
616.522.0515
989.772.7244
989.463.2384 |
| Sparrow Pharmacy Plus (East Lansing) |
517.336.4550 |
| Medela |
800.435.8316 |
| MSU Clinical Center Pharmacy |
517.353.4930 |
| Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby/Perinatal |
517.676.4789 |
| Dietician, Amy Hanover, MS, RD |
517.230.9629 |
| Bundle of Joy |
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| Car Seat Rental and Loan Programs |
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| Cristo Rey Community Center |
517.372.4700 |
| Lansing Area Safety Council |
517.394.4614 |
| Family Resource Center |
989.224.1173 |
| Child Care Referrals and Information |
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| Office for Young Children |
517.887.4319 |
| Council Against Domestic Assault |
517.372.5572 |
| Family Support Groups and Information |
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| Black Child and Family |
517.887.4590 |
| Building Strong Families |
517.337.7365 |
| Expectant Parents Organization |
517.484.2610 |
| Family Growth Centers |
517.887.4319 |
| Office for Young Children |
517.487.3775 |
| Infant/Child CPR |
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| American Red Cross |
517.484.7461 |
| Maternal-Infant Outreach Program |
517.887.4400 |
| Medical Care or Questions |
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| Pediatric After-Hours Services |
517.364.5420 |
| Immunizations |
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| Barry County Health Dept. (Lansing Tel. No.) |
517.224.7772 |
| Clinton County Health Dept |
517.224.2195 |
| Eaton County Health Dept. |
517.541.2630 |
| Ingham County Health Dept. |
517.887.4300 |
| Public Health Nursing |
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| Barry County Health Dept. (Lansing Tel. No.) |
517.485.7110 |
| Clinton County Health Dept. |
989.224.2195 |
| Eaton County Health Dept. (Lansing Tel. No.) |
517.485.7110 |
| Ingham County Health Dept. |
517.887.4300 |
| Poison Control Center |
800.222.1222 |