Breastfeeding

Resources for the subject of feeding breast milk to infants

Resources in this category:

Breastfeeding - Introduction
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosts this site on breastfeeding, which includes information regarding how diseases and specific conditions affect human milk, proper handling and storage information for human milk, how specific vaccinations affect a woman’s milk supply, travel recommendations for the nursing mother and more. The site also contains some of the latest research on breastfeeding’s effects on infant and mother’s health, including a report on Breastfeeding and Obesity Prevention. Searchable.

Breastfeeding.com - Everything for the New Mom
http://www.breastfeeding.com/

Comprehensive site offering resources on breastfeeding and other infant parenting issues, especially directed towards new parents. Lactation consultants staff an "Ask an Expert" section. Sponsors a separate community for healthcare professionals to discuss lactation issues.

Breastfeeding: Best for Baby. Best for Mom.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=hom...

This site is hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at WomensHealth.gov. It contains a wealth of information, from common questions and answers about breastfeeding, benefits of breastfeeding, and information about the National Breastfeeding Campaign, including a radio interview with Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona. This site also includes a link to the breastfeeding helpline, available in both Spanish and English, where you can call toll-free with your breastfeeding questions and get answers from trained peer counselors. Searchable.

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA)
http://www.hmbana.org/index.php?mode=home

"The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) is a multidisciplinary group of health care providers that promotes, protects, and supports donor milk banking. This website is designed to provide information on milk banking and how to contact a milk bank to donate milk or to order donor human milk." This site also contains information about donor milk processing, the history of milk banking, and a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about milk banking.

Kellymom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting
http://www.kellymom.com/

Kellymom.com offers breastfeeding support and information, including free, downloadable handouts. The site also includes information on parenting, when to start solid foods, nutrition for mom and baby, and post-partum depression. Searchable.

Lactivism.net
http://www.lactivism.net/index.htm

Lactivism.net contains great information on breastfeeding, including information on "lactation activism," also known as "lactivism." Read position papers on breastfeeding from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and the American Dietetic Association, among others. You’ll also find a list of suggested books on breastfeeding, including books for adults and books for children that feature breastfeeding.