Our Resources
This list below does not serve as a recommendation or endorsement of specific providers, who are responsible for their listed credentials, training and contact information.
Feeding Support
Feeding your baby can be an unexpectedly challenging part of the postpartum journey but we have resources to help.
The early postpartum period when moms and families are learning how to feed their babies is a crucial time for support as feeding struggles can affect the whole family. Mothers who have physical and emotional support during this time are more likely to meet their feeding goals and feel better overall about mothering their infant(s) and themselves.
Bozeman Breastfeeding Services
(406) 570-3744
Jaime June and Terri MacNichol are IBCLCs who provide lactation support from prenatal education to weaning. They have years of experience with complex breastfeeding issues and situations from NICU transitions to health complications of the infant or mother. Whatever the situation, they are passionate about helping and are always willing to collaborate with other health professionals on the care team.
Bozeman Health Lactation
(406) 414-2474
Bozeman Health lactation nurses are passionate about helping you feed your baby. They have more than 75 years of combined experience and are registered nurses with IBCLC certifications. Bozeman Health is the only hospital in Montana to achieve the IBCLC Care Award. Bozeman Health lactation nurses apply evidence-based care and work closely with pediatricians and therapists to get you the care that you and your child need. They will see you every day you are in the hospital and are also available for visits after you go home. The lactation nurses are available from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. every day of the week at the main hospital campus, as well as limited hours at the Cottonwood and Belgrade clinics.
Bridger Children's Dentistry
(406) 587-5437
Dr. Aleagha understands that breastfeeding difficulties affect mothers and families. Her skilled team assesses and identifies tongue and lip ties that inhibit a proper latch. After a thorough, supportive discussion and careful diagnosis, they use a state-of-the-art laser for release procedures and ensure proper breastfeeding is achieved.
Other languages: Spanish
Insurance: Most major insurance, Montana Healthy Kids, MEDICAID
The Cozy Nest
(406) 587-2755
The Cozy Nest offers feeding support with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and solids. Occupational therapy, lactation counseling and nutrition services are provided to assess and treat areas of concern such as oral motor skills, oral aversion, failure to thrive, reflux and g-tube weaning.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
Livingston HealthCare Family Birth Center Lactation
(406) 823-6433
All of the registered nurses who work in Livingston HealthCare’s Baby-Friendly Certified Family Birth Center are certified lactation counselors. This means that someone is available 24/7 for either a phone consultation or to set up a one-on-one breastfeeding assessment. They are passionate about helping new moms successfully breastfeed their newborn.
Park County
Park County Health Department/WIC
(406) 222-4138
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program provides families the option of free in-home visits, telehealth or over-the-phone calls for breastfeeding support along with troubleshooting any challenges coinciding with breastfeeding. WIC offers nutrient rich food benefits, access to a registered dietitian and breastfeeding supplies and support. For WIC eligibility and income requirements, please contact the office.
Contact Margaret Elliott
Park County
Infant Feeding Support Circle
(406) 224-5530
The Roots Feeding Support Circle is a welcoming and nurturing group for all mothers who are in those early days of parenting. They support moms who are navigating the joys and challenges of the feeding experience. Group facilitators do not offer clinical advice, but rather peer-to-peer support and resources.
Every Tuesday 10:30-11:39 a.m. at Roots Family Collaborative
Healthy Gallatin WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling
(406) 582-3115
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a supplemental nutrition program providing healthy food, breastfeeding support and nutrition education. WIC is available to income eligible moms who are pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum along with dads, foster parents and grandparents, or any guardian of a child under 5 years old. SNAP and Head Start participants automatically qualify. At Healthy Gallatin WIC, their certified lactation counselors provide breastfeeding support, encouragement, breast pumps and education.
Mosaic Health and Rehab
(406) 388-4988
Mosaic’s feeding team includes certified lactation counselors, speech therapists and occupational therapists to support all feeding needs from breast and bottle to solids and beyond.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
Tree of Life Family Care Feeding Support
(406) 200-8548
Feeding your baby can be a natural and beautiful process, but it can be worrisome and challenging too. Tree of Life’s Certified Lactation Counselors are well versed in their field with practiced training and seasoned experience to guide you along the way. Services are offered in the home, at day care facilities, and at our downtown Bozeman office. Telehealth options are also available.
Insurance: Most major insurance, MEDICAID
If you do not see what you are looking for, or need a little extra help figuring out what you need, please contact us.
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