History
Kelly Wysocki-Emery, RN, BS, IBCLC, began her interest in helping mothers breastfeed in 1994 as a certified lactation educator and postpartum doula. Over the next ten years she gained experience as well as a nursing degree. After working in a hospital setting as a lactation consultant she earned her IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) credential and subsequently ventured out to help create a place where mothers could come once they were discharged from the hospital. baby beloved, inc. was born December 1, 2004.
Today, baby beloved, inc serves women preparing to breastfeed or currently breastfeeding, conducts breastfeeding support groups, hosts classes, and offers an extensive selection of breastfeeding supplies such as nursing bras, breastpumps, and nursing pillows.
A move to the Women’s Health Center in July ’08 expanded capacity and provides a central location for the greater Grand Rapids, MI area. Here our staff aspire to live out the mission to “support, honor and celebrate the ancient art of breastfeeding and its integration into the family system and the community”.
