Helpful Links

La Leche League International
A non-profit that provides information and support to nursing mothers

Kellymom
Breastfeeding info and more from a mom who is also a lactation consultant

Breastfeeding
Expert advice, real stories and great general advice about many breastfeeding issues

Breastfeeding Made Simple
By a lactation consultant, this site offers specific guidelines to make breastfeeding easier

Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues
Solutions and closure for women who are having difficulty breastfeeding

Baby Center
Type in your due date or your baby’s birth date to see how your baby is growing

PostPartum Depression – Learn More

WIC Peer Counseling Services

Mother-Friendly Worksite

Texas 10-Step Hospitals

Lactation Support

Breastfeeding: An Investment That Saves Time

Scariati P, Grummer-Strawn LM, Fein SB. A longitudinal analysis of Infant morbidity and the extent of breastfeeding in the United States. Pediatrics. 1997;99(6):e5.

Duncan B, Ey J, Holberg CJ, Wright Al, Martinez FD, Taussig LM. Exclusive breast-feeding for at least 4 months protects against otitis media. Pediatrics. 1993;91(5):867-872.

Raisler J, Alexander C, O'Campo P. Breastfeeding: A dose-response relationship? Amer J Public Health. 1999; 89:25-30.

Let’s also link to:
Here’s Diane Wiessinger’s classic “What if I want to wean my baby?”