- Associations and Organizations ( Nationally known associations and organization related to breastfeeding)
- Recommended Readings (These are highly recommended books and articles other breastfeeding mothers have found to be very useful)
- Online Communities (Meet and chat with other breastfeeding moms. Discuss breastfeeding and many other important issues.)
- Other Helpful Websites (Other websites related to providing breastfeeding information)
If you know of any other breastfeeding websites we should add, please contact us at info@thebfcenter.org. Also, currently this list is from the former The Breastfeeding Center website. I will be updating links soon.
Associations and Organizations
African-American Breastfeeding Alliance, Inc. (AABA) - AABA’s overall purpose is to: raise the numbers of African-American women (and women of African descent) who breastfeed; educate African-American women about the infant and maternal benefits of breastfeeding; provide valuable resources about breastfeeding; offer on-going support to women who decide to breastfeed; and collaborate with other organizations that have an interest in the health and well-being of African-American women and infants.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers - The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) is a voluntary organization founded in 1979 by a group of mothers experienced in breastfeeding counseling.
La Leche League International - Our mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition - San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition (SDCBC) is a non-profit association of health professionals whose mission is to promote and support breastfeeding through education and outreach in the community.
The Militant Breastfeeding Cult - Breastfeeding support and advocacy -- are you a proud member of the Cult?
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action - WABA is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right.
Recommended Readings
So That's What They're For! Breastfeeding Basics by Janet Tamaro
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding 7th revised edition by LLL International
The Breastfeeding Book : Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Martha and William Sears
The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers : The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solution Guide to Breastfeeding from the Foremost Expert in North America by Jack Newman,MD
Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding by Eileen Behan
Amy Spangler's Breastfeeding : A Parent's Guide by Amy Spangler
The American Academy of Pediatrics New Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding by The American Academy of Pediatrics
Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More by Karen Gromada
Bestfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You by Mary Renfrew
Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work by Gale Pryor
Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery by Diana West
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler by Norma Jane Bumgarner
Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond by Hilary Flower
The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
How Weaning Happens by Diane Bengson
Online Communities
- THE BREASTFEEDING CENTER FORUM!
- JustMommies Message Board: Breastfeeding
- The Mommy Playbook: Breastfeeding Support
- A Mommy's World: All Things BreastMilk
- PajamaMomma: Crunchy Mommas
- The Madness of a Mom: Breastfeeding
- Yada, Yada, Yada: MMMMM Crunchy
- La Leche League Mother-to-Mother Forums
- kellymom.com Forums
- The Breastfeeding.com Message Board
- The MotheringDotCommune discussion boards
- Jane's Breastfeeding Resources Forum
Other Helpful Websites
4Women.gov: Breastfeeding - Provides practical, helpful breastfeeding information.
American Academy of Pediatrics: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk - 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.
Breastfeed.com - Basic website answering your questions about breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Center - Information on being a breastfeeding mother.
Breastfeeding Online - Breastfeedingonline.com hopes to help empower women to choose to breastfeed and to educate society at large about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Support & Weight loss for Breastfeeding Moms - Our number one priority with this site is to educate and support families.
Breastfeeding.com - As the site itself says, "Information, support, and attitude!"
Dr. Jack Newman's The Visual Guide to Breastfeeding - Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to breastfeeding helps you to understand how breastfeeding really works and lets you cut through all the confusing and contradictory information out there on breastfeeding.
Human Lactation Information - The Human Lactation Information blog is where I note research, articles, links and advocacy materials for my own personal reference and use. The opinions which I express on this blog are mine entirely, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization with which I am affiliated.
Kellymom.com - This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting. I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging. Thanks for visiting!
Lactivist - This website is a way to start informing yourself of the value of breastfeeding your baby.
Medela - The leader in breast pumps site. They provide online breastfeeding products and information.
The Natural Child Project: Articles on Breastfeeding - This provides you with a variety of breastfeeding topic articles.
Today's Parent.com: Breastfeeding Basics - An article to help you get started with breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding at AskDrSears.com - Articles from parenting experts Dr. William and Martha Sears. Topics include benefits of breastfeeding, right start techniques, common problems, breastfeeding while working, medications and breastfeeding, breastfeeding in special situations and more.
Breastfeeding Basics - Over 35 excellent articles on breastfeeding topics written by a board certified lactation consultant. Also includes a Q&A area and media updates.
Common Sense Breastfeeding Topics - These articles, written by board certified lactation consultant and LLL Leader Diane Wiessinger, cover topics such as the early days, how breastfeeding works, dealing with others and the older baby. Don't miss her article What if I want to wean my baby?
Dr. Jay Gordon - This website was co-founded by pediatrician Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP, IBCLC and breastfeeding advocate Cheryl Taylor White, BA, MME. Includes expert articles on breastfeeding, pediatric medicine, nutrition, parenting and alternative medicine.
