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Breastfeeding

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. A paid subscription newsletter featuring articles on child health, human lactation, infant nutrition, and childbirth is available.

American Academy of Family Physicians - Breastfeeding Policy Statement

The AAFP recommends that all babies, with rare exceptions, be breastfed and/or receive expressed human milk exclusively for about the first six months of life. The position paper found here is comprehensive and includes a history of breastfeeding as well as a statement of the health benefits.

American Academy of Pediatrics - Breastfeeding Policy Statement

This document summarizes the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, the mother, and the nation, and sets forth principles to guide the pediatrician and other health care providers in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. The policy statement also delineates the various ways in which pediatricians can promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, not only in their individual practices but also in the hospital, medical school, community and nation.

Breastfeeding - Best for baby. Best for mom.

This site, sponsored by the National Women's Health Information Center, offers a comprehensive look at all aspects of breastfeeding. You will find a breastfeeding helpline as well as tips on breastfeeding know how and how to cope with breastfeeding challenges. There is also a list of other places to go for help.

Breastfeeding for African American Women

This site focuses on the needs of African American women who breastfeed. It discusses possible cultural influences to overcome and provides an easy guide to breastfeeding for African American women.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Breastfeeding

CDC provides breastfeeding promotion and support, government activities regarding breastfeeding, and national policies on this site.

International Lactation Consultant Association

Founded in 1985, this international organization's vision is a world where breastfeeding care and services are available to every mother, infant, and child. It seeks to advance the lactation consultant profession through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research. Conferences, education, research and news concerning breastfeeding are offered.

La Leche League International

This international organization was founded in the 1950s to promote breastfeeding as the best start in life to give an infant. On this site you will find a host of answers to breastfeeding questions.

United States Breastfeeding Committee

The USBC is a collaborative partnership of organizations whose mission is to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the U.S. Here you will find a variety of articles related to breastfeeding, breastfeeding and HIV, exclusive breastfeeding, and legislation regarding breastfeeding.