Where to Go for Help

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP

If you need more information on breastfeeding or extra help with a breastfeeding challenge, don't get discouraged! There are many people and organizations that want to help you have a successful and happy breastfeeding experience. The following organizations are the most recognized national organizations that provide valuable information on or support for breastfeeding. While their services may vary, they all share the purpose of promoting breastfeeding to mothers, fathers, and families. You also can contact them to get more information on where to go for help in your local area.

Breastfeeding Helpline

The National Women's Health Information Center has partnered with La Leche League International to train our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors so they can help you with common breastfeeding issues such as nursing positions, questions about pumping and storage, and provide you with the support moms and dads need to make breastfeeding a success. The Helpline can also provide tips for working moms who would like to continue breastfeeding, and offer suggestions for financial support. For more information, visit our Breastfeeding Helpline page.

Current as of October 2005

Publications

Ask Womenshealth.gov Your Breastfeeding Questions - This information sheet gives information on the Womenshealth.gov Breastfeeding Helpline, a service to support women and their choices for feeding their infants.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=ask

Breastfeeding - This web site briefly describes the benefits of breastfeeding, what to do if you have trouble breastfeeding, and links to information from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development about breastfeeding.

http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/

Breastfeeding Community-Based Demonstration Projects - This site lists the breastfeeding community demonstration projects that were created for the National Breastfeeding Awareness Campaign. These organizatons and hospitals offer education about breastfeeding and support for women who are breastfeeding.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/owh/campaigns/community.cfm

Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding - This brochure is designed to promote breastfeeding among African American fathers. It discusses why fathers should encourage breastfeeding and how fathers can be a part of the breastfeeding team.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Fathers/FathersCanSupportBF-brochure2.pdf

Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding - Video - The video tells the story of Jason, a young, urban (soon-to-be) father who learns about the benefits of breastfeeding as he and his partner, Reena, near the end of her pregnancy and approach the birth of their baby. Their story addresses the issues and concerns that many couples face when making the decision to breastfeed their baby.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Fathers/SupportingBreastfeeding.HTM

Fathers Supporting Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Your Baby - Making the Decision Together - This publications was designed to promote breastfeeding in the African American community. It discusses the following topics: Breastfeeding as a joint decision, breastfed babies are best fed, how breast milk is made, talking to each other about breastfeeding, and possible concerns you may have.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Fathers/MakingtheDecision-brochure.pdf

WIC Learning Center - This Internet site contains educational materials, such as journal articles and policy statements, and provides links to additional breastfeeding resources for more information.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/wicworks/Learning_Center/

WIC Nutrition Coordinators and Breastfeeding Coordinators Organized by FNS Region - This internet site provides contact information for local and regional WIC Nutrition Coordinators and Breastfeeding Coordinators.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/coor.HTM

Accommodations for Breastfeeding in the Workplace (Copyright © U.S. Breastfeeding Committee) - This publication gives a checklist for what a company needs to include in a breastfeeding policy statement and what facilities a breastfeeding-friendly company should have.

http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/Issue-Papers/Checklist-WP-BF-Support.pdf

Find a Lactation Consultant (Copyright © ILCA) - This on-line resource explains the role of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in maternal and child health. It lists reasons why a mother may need to consult an IBCLC and links to a searchable on-line directory of IBCLCs in the United States.

http://www.ilca.org/falc.html

Frequently Asked Questions on: Mother-to-Mother Support for Breastfeeding (Copyright © Linkages Project) - This publication provides information on the importance of mother-to-mother support in breastfeeding and gives suggestions on how to begin a support group on your own.

http://www.linkagesproject.org/media/publications/frequently%20asked%20questions//MTMS_FAQ_update04-04.pdf...

Got Mom... (Copyright © ACNM) - GotMom.org was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives to provide breastfeeding information and resources for mothers and families. It contains information on why breast milk is best, dispels common misunderstandings about breastfeeding, and it provides a list of resources that can help women and families with breastfeeding.

http://www.gotmom.org/

La Leche League Groups in the USA and Territories (Copyright © LLLI) - Many local La Leche League groups and areas in the United States provide meeting information on the Web. The links on this site contain information on LLL meetings and Leaders in these places.

http://www.lalecheleague.org/WebUS.html

Workplace Breastfeeding Support (Copyright © U.S. Breastfeeding Committee) - This publication explains why it is beneficial for employers to develop a breastfeeding support program. It also gives information on how to start an effective program and establish a breastfeeding policy.

http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/Issue-Papers/Workplace.pdf

Organizations

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