Great Lakes Lactation Services, LLC

Guiding Your
Breastfeeding Journey

Welcome to Great Lakes Lactation Services, LLC located here in Southeast Michigan. While nurturing your little one through breastfeeding can be a beautiful bonding experience, it can also be frustrating and exhausting when unexpected challenges arise or things aren’t going quite as planned. We know today that breastmilk is the optimal food for infants, providing complete nutrition along with immune factors that adapt to their needs as they grow. Both the AAP and WHO recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continuing to provide breastmilk after introducing complimentary foods until two years of age. Despite this knowledge, breastfeeding numbers are not where they should be. Lack of support and the abundant amount of misleading information on social media can contribute to the challenges breastfeeding parents encounter. I am here to help guide you through the rough patches and provide peace of mind so you can get back to the joy of nurturing and bonding with your baby. I believe everyone deserves access to quality lactation care, and I look forward to helping you reach your breastfeeding goals.

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How an IBCLC can support you

  • Prenatal preparation and education on best practice for initiating breastfeeding

  • Assist with positioning and latch problems

  • Provide education and care plans for breastfeeding related issues such as engorgement, mastitis, sore nipples and supply concerns

  • Provide education on normal infant feeding behaviors and navigating unexpected challenges

  • Help with breast pump selection, flange sizing, and hand expression techniques, and breastmilk storage

  • Return to work plan and preparation

  • Debunk internet myths about breastfeeding

  • Help with navigating the weaning process

  • Help to ensure you know the laws that protect your right to breastfeed and pump

About Me

Welcome to my webpage, my name is Samantha Pente. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and the owner of Great Lakes Lactation Services, LLC. I am also the mother of three wonderful boys. When I struggled with breastfeeding with my first baby I had the opportunity to meet with an IBCLC, and I will forever be grateful I did. She not only helped me with my own breastfeeding struggles, but inspired me in my journey to become a lactation consultant. I completed the Lactation Consultant Program at Henry Ford College which is one of only eleven CAAHEP accredited lactation programs in the world and the only CAAHEP accredited program in Michigan. I have clinical experience working with mothers on birthing units, outpatient care, and providing prenatal education. I look forward to meeting you and being able to share my knowledge an insights while helping you to reach your breastfeeding goals!

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Book your appointment today

I am partnered with The Lactation Network, which allows me to accept a variety of insurance plans. If you have VA OptumEast, UnitedHealthcare PPO and HMO, UMR, Oxford, or a plan that includes a MultiPlan, PNOA, Imagine Health, Velocity, or First Health logo on your insurance card, please click my link below or scan the QR code to check your insurance coverage and begin a visit with me. For those who are not covered with insurance, arrangements can be made for a flat rate out-of-pocket fee due at the time of service.

Telehealth services are available Michigan wide, and in-home services are available in the Wayne County area. My standard business hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, however I fully understand life with little ones can be busy and these hours may not work for you. If you are in need of breastfeeding assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out and we can plan a consultation that works with your schedule.

Just have a general question about breastfeeding and not looking for personalized care? Join me for my Monday Meetings drop-in support group from 10:00 am to 11:am. Drop-in fee is $10.00, text the number below for more information.

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/SamanthaPenteIBCLC

For more information about scheduling a consultation, email me at greatlakeslactation@gmail.com or call at (734) 691-6528

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