BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
La Leche League: An international organization that provides general information on breastfeeding in various languages. Also has localgroups that meet regularly (https://www.llli.org/get-help/). Find a location near you on their website
Website: https://www.llli.org
Phone Number: 1-800-525-3243
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health (OWH): Provides information on breastfeeding, including common challenges faced, pumping and breastmilk storage, weaning and much more.
Website: https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-resources
OWH Helpline: 1-800-994-9662
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Provides helpful information and tips on nursing and pumping breastmilk as well as additional vitamins and minerals to consider incorporating while in order to ensure proper nutrition for the baby. Tips baby weaning are also provided.
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/InfantandToddlerNutrition/breastfeeding/index.html
NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed): The LactMed database caters specifically to breastfeeding mothers. The searchable database is updated regularly based on published research and provides information on drugs and other chemicals that may be taken by breastfeeding mothers. Potential side effects of medications, approximate levels of drugs in breastmilk and baby’s blood based on dosage and how long the medication remains in the body. In addition, possible alternatives to medications are provided.