Links to Other Breastfeeding
and Parenting Resources
(Each link will open a new browser window.)
Breastfeeding Organizations
-- One of the best places to start with questions on breastfeeding.
The La Leche League International has been providing mother to mother support
of breastfeeding for over 40 years.
Promom's
101 reasons to breastfeed is a great list of reasons to breastfeed.
African-American Breastfeeding Alliance, Inc.
Infact Canada--Infant Feeding Action Coalition
The National Childbirth Trust (United Kingdom)
Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding and Childhood Asthma page
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
Breastfeeding Directories
Advantages of Breastfeeding A terrific list of breastfeeding websites
Breastfeeding Links
Breastfeeding ResourcesGreat breastfeeding information in addition to lots of links.
Jane's Breastfeeding & Childbirth Resources Jane's site has one of the most extensive lists of breastfeeding links I've seen. Check it out!
Breastfeeding Websites
The Beauty of Breastfeeding Check out the new Beauty of Breastfeeding Calendar
Bella Online Breastfeeding Information
The Benefits of Breastfeeding by Pamela K. Wiggins, IBCLC
Benefits of Extending Breastfeeding --Kelly's Attachment Parenting page
Breastfeeding Basics--Informative breastfeeding articles, but also has other mothers' stories and breastfeeding questions answered.
Breastfeeding: It's So Easy
Breastfeeding Matters--A nice site with several breastfeeding links, articles, and mother's stories
Breastfeeding.com--Advocacy Page
BreastFeeding MOMs--poems and other breastfeeding information
Cost Benefits of Breastfeeding by Karen M. Zeretzke, MEd, IBCLC
The Cost of Not Breastfeeding by Janice M. Riorden, EdD, RN
GotMom.org website from the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler--Comments and Input from Readers
Nanny's Notes and breastfeeding resources--Breastfeeding and safety information and weekly newsletter
National Breastfeeding Media Watch Campaign--Help identify references to breast and formula feeding in all facets of the media
Practical Motherhood--Breastfeeding Articles, Products for the Nursing Mother, Bulletin Board and other links.
Ted Greiner's Breastfeeding Website--Lots of breastfeeding articles in several languages
Thoughts on Breastfeeding by Katherine Dettwyler, PhD
Wise Women of the Web --Breastfeeding Advocacy Page
www.007b.com Discussion and information about the purpose of breasts: sexual objects or means to feed our babies?
Medical Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics --This is the position paper of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk (RE9729).
Ask Dr. Sears Website--authors Dr. Bill Sears and Martha Sears, R.N. website.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control webpages on breastfeeding.
Dr. Hale's Breastfeeding Pharmacology Page One of the most noted authorities on medication and breastfeeding.
Dr. Jay Gordon's website
Dr. Newman's Breastfeeding Articles -- Canadian Dr. Jack Newman has extensive handouts on breastfeeding topics that may be copied and distributed. (Check their site for details.) My favorite article is 'Breastfeed a Toddler--Why on Earth?'
Dr. Paula Has a breastfeeding forum with lactation consultants to answer questions.
Position of The American Dietetic Association: Promotion of Breast-feeding--This is the position paper on breast-feeding does an excellent job of discussing the benefits of breastfeeding from a nutritional/medical standpoint.
Parenting Websites
Alternamommies--a fun site promoting breastfeeding and the SAHM lifestyle.
Bella Online Attachment Parenting site--Good articles and links on many AP subjects
The
Compleat Mother--The Magazine of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding
--Visit The Compleat Mother Magazine website for uncompromising information
on breastfeeding, childbirth and pregnancy.
The Couple to Couple League--This organization focuses on Natural Family Planning, but the site also has some good parenting articles and breastfeeding articles. They feel breastfeeding is an important part of Natural Family Planning.
I Am Your Child -- This site has information on current brain research and the importance of the first three years in creating healthy, happy kids. Pro-breastfeeding site.
Kelly's Attachment Parenting Page
Mothering Magazine
Nurturing Magazine
The Natural Child Project: All Children Behave As Well As They Are Treated--This is an attachment parenting site which has some very good breastfeeding articles and resources.
The Paradise Model: Raising enough emotionally-healthy children will create a healthy world. The author of this website feels that raising emotionally-healthy children is our most important job. The site is another reminder that as a Nursing Mother and nurturing parent you are doing an important job and are making a difference in the world.
Commercial Websites (Stuff for Sale)
Arizona Baby Basix--Hand-made baby products--slings, clothes, personalized handstamped tshirts. Also homemade baby food recipes and tips.
The Attachments Catalog--Parenting books, children's books, clothing, jewelry and lots more
Beanmom's Nursing Apparel Links--An extensive list of links to Nursing Apparel sites
BirthCare Offers breast pumps and nursing bras, and online birth announcements.
Breastfeeding Basics
Breastfeeding Essentials--Breast pumps, herbs, accessories, books, and many good articles
CherishedTimeDesigns.com Mother's Bracelets.
Medela Breast Pump Manufacturer and breastfeeding information
Mommy Gear Nursing Bras (32B-48H), great breastfeeding clothing, pumps, and breastfeeding support products
Mommy-Place.com
Motherwear--A great place to find a wide variety of nursingwear.
Nursing Mother Supplies
RainbowMama.com--Color Your Family! Cool tie-dye shirts and other items for your family promoting breastfeeding, midwifery, and natural parenting. Check them out!
Other Websites
This CNN article talks about a new study showing the link between breastfeeding and higher IQ in children.
Fruit/Vegetable/Vitamin/Mineral Nutrient Charts at Chiropractic doctor J.D. Decuypere's website. The charts help when looking for calcium and protein alternatives to diary.
Feel free to email me your comments on these links or suggest others by clicking on the Questions button on the left.
