It can be challenging to know where to go for good breastfeeding information when so many sites are competing for your attention. We want to help you cut through the crowded web and find websites that can really help.
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Helpful Websites
Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalitions Landscape of Breastfeeding Support
Confused by all of the initials and credentials? Massachusetts’ Landscape of Breastfeeding Support lists many of the credentials used by lay-and professional breastfeeding supporters and clearly describes the requirements and scope of practice for each set of letters.
For videos demonstrating latch, hand expression, maximizing milk supply with a pump and more:
http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/ABCs.html
For evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information for mothers:
http://kellymom.com/
A government-sponsored link with breastfeeding information, advice, and encouragement:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/
“Your Guide to Breastfeeding” booklet in several languages:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/breastfeeding-guide/
From The Joint Commission, written in English and Spanish:
http://www.jointcommission.org/speakup_breastfeeding/
Classic source of information and support for breastfeeding mothers.
www.llli.org
Information about Baby-Friendly Hospitals:
www.BabyfriendlyUSA.org
Breastfeeding advocacy-Promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding:
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/
Breastfeeding advocacy, excellent articles, inspiration, and community-building:
http://www.BestforBabes.org
Breastfeeding information in multiple languages:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/breastfeeding.html
WIC Breastfeeding Support:
http://nwica.org/?q=advocacy/breastfeeding
General breastfeeding information from Dr. Jack Newman:
http://breastfeedinginc.ca/
http://breastfeedinginc.ca/
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs Fact Sheet:Health Reform: What is in it to Promote Breastfeeding? Includes information about the new requirement for inclusion of lactation support in new healthinsurance plans through the Women’s Preventive Service Regulation:
latchME resource map:
latchMD.com/map.php
I also recommend the videos at Global Health Media. Some are available in several languages.
https://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/
Also in Spanish, this website is great for mothers before, during and after pregnancy. Sign up for the Belly to Baby Newsletter, download a Texas Lullaby CD and create a birth announcement after your baby’s arrival!
http://www.BreastMilkCounts.com
Thank you for sharing all of these great websites, USLCA Team! It can be difficult for moms to navigate all of the information on the website and find what is truly credible. Appreciate you advocating for moms everywhere by helping everyone find and utilize professional sources.
Hello Everyone,
please check my website and breastfeeding video tutorials. I would be happy if you can share it with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The information is in English and Spanish:
http://www.breasttimeoflife.com
The videos can be also seen in the You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/breasttimeoflife/feed?view_as=public
Thank you,
Happy to have joined group