Welcome Baby

Welcome Baby celebrates the birth of every newborn in Elkhart County and provides new parents with emotional support and a network of community based resources.

Parenting Support Groups: Breastfeeding

To breastfeed, or not to breastfeed: That is the question that parents face early on as they begin to decide how they will raise the tiny little person placed in their care. The experts tend to agree that breastfeeding is one of the very best first decisions a mother can make for the health of her child. Though breastfeeding is natural, it is not easy for many moms. If you choose to breastfeed, seeking support early on can help mothers to get the support they need to successfully nurse their babies.

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