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Helpful Links
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There are seemingly endless sites devoted to breastfeeding on the internet – it can be hard to choose. We’ve tried to narrow it down to our favorites here! Several of the sites below run message boards where you can communicate with other nursing moms and sometimes even lactation consultants as well.
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For breastfeeding questions on pretty much any topic imaginable, kellymom.com is usually the best place to start. Kelly’s site answers hundreds of common (and uncommon) breastfeeding questions, all presented on a very easy-to-navigate site.
Widely regarded as the foremost authority on breastfeeding in the world,
La Leche League International has a very comprehensive site on breastfeeding.
They have a especially comprehensive section on breastfeeding
and US law.
To find a lactation consultant in your area, please visit the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), where you can find an International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) near you by using their “Find A Lactation Consultant" link on the right-hand sidebar of their homepage.
If you are planning to return to work, you might want to visit workandpump.com for some helpful hints.
MOBI Motherhood Intl. is a non-profit organization committed to research, advocacy, education, and support for
mothers with extraordinary circumstances that hinder or prevent the breastfeeding relationship. Its goal is to
promote the support of mothers with extreme breastfeeding issues, with online support groups, and with education and
research. You can visit them online at mobimotherhood.org.
Are you in need of donor milk, or do you have surplus milk to donate? MilkShare is not a Milk Bank; instead they are an informational resource to help you learn about milk donation and to connect families who can help each other.
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