Breastfeeding Links and Resources

Parents

Community Resources: List of community resources for breastfeeding mothers.
General Breastfeeding Information: Texas WIC “Every ounce counts campaign” provides breastfeeding information on; getting prepared, baby’s first days, once you get home, good for moms & babies, working moms, resources and questions.
La Leche League : Get breastfeeding help, learn about breastfeeding and the law, and find resources for health care providers
International Code Marketing of BreastMilk Substitutes: Frequently asked questions about the marketing code
National Women's Health Information Center
United States Department of Labor: provides basic information about the law, the Wage & Hour Division, and the Fair Labor Standard Act, as well as collection of resources related to lactation in the workplace.
U.S Food and Drug Administration's Breast Pump Website: Provides information on safely choosing and using a breast pump and other general information on breast pumps.

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Clinical protocols are available as guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants
Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Policy Statement
Baby Friendly Hospital USA: Non-profit organization implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in the USA
Breastfeeding Basics: An academic, non-commercial, short course on the fundamentals of breastfeeding.
CDC Data on Breastfeeding
International Lactation Consultant Association: Professional association for lactation consultants and breastfeeding promotion advocates
La Leche League
Partnering with WIC for Breastfeeding Success: Video about how WIC and community partners are working together to create a breastfeeding-friendly community in order to give moms and babies the best chance for breastfeeding success. (Requires Windows Media Player to view.)
WIC Works Sharing Center: State Developed Materials for Breastfeeding
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action: Generates information on World Breastfeeding Week
World Health Organization Breastfeeding Code