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The Southwest Michigan Wellness Directory is a comprehensive local listing of all aspects of wellness.  Here are links to their categories specifically geared toward children and families.  Our listings include theirs, as well as some we've found on our own.

More information to come!  Please contact us to add a listing.

Pregnancy & Birth Services

Breastfeeding Support

Bronson Breastfeeding Center
 601 John St, Suite N-1300, 1st Floor, North Pavilion, Kalamazoo, (269) 341-8849
Breast milk is the best nutrition for babies. But breastfeeding isn't always easy. The Bronson Breastfeeding Center's registered lactation consultants can give you the education and advice to successfully breastfeed.

Kalamazoo County Breastfeeding Initiative Program
 (269) 384-8064
Trained Peer Counselors provide WIC Eligible women with breastfeeding knowledge, encouragement and support. The peer counselors are available to visit new mothers in the hospital, at the WIC clinic or in their own home. There is no fee for eligible clients. Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are only a phone call away to offer critical assistance.

La Leche League of Kalamazoo & Vicinity
 Visit website for LLL leader contact information or to request meeting information.
 Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support.  All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to their meetings or call one of their Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at meetings.

Alternatives
These organizations and individuals offer various healthcare alternatives to the mainstream medical establishments.

Pediatric Dentists

  • Dr. Ryan Basler
    1900 Whites Rd # 1, Kalamazoo - (269) 343-5386

  • Dr. John Deppen
    6121 S Westnedge Ave, Portage - (269) 323-8016

  • Dr. Dennis Duffield
    6121 S Westnedge Ave, Portage - (269) 327-4459

Other Family Health Connections

Celiac Sprue Association
The Celiac Sprue Association®/ United States of America, Inc. (CSA/USA, Inc) is a member based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide through research, education and support.  They have a local support group in Kalamazoo--visit their website for more information.  They also have a Celiac Kids Network page on their website for info specifically for children.

Food Allergic Families and Friends
 Food Allergic Families and Friends (FAFF) is a social, support, and discussion group formed in May 2007, intended for food allergy sufferers, their families, and friends - primarily those who reside in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. FAFF holds informal gatherings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. They meet from 7:00-8:30pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1747 W. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024. It's a chance to meet each other, share stories, and realize that "we are all in this together."  Web link is their yahoo group.

Healthy Child Healthy World
Local contact: Kathy Way, mkkway@charter.net, (269) 370-0232
Nonprofit organization leading a movement that educates parents, supports protective policies, and engages communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy environments where children and families can flourish. We encourage you to have a healthy home party to share ideas and educate you friends and families. Visit our website where you will find great information and resources.

More information to come!  Please contact us to add a listing.

Please use the information we've gathered here as a "spring board" for your research and interview each business or organization to make sure that it's safe and that it is a good fit for your family. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and although every effort has been made to present accurate information, we do not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information or for the businesses and organizations presented herein. We urge all parents to confirm any information given herein and consult with your doctor or an appropriate professional concerning any information of question. The views and opinions expressed by the writers, event organizers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of Kalamazoo for Kids, its officers, staff or contributors.