March 27, 2002
March 27, 2002
AAP Breastfeeding Resources - Breastfeeding Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including publications, AAP policy statements and press releases.
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk - The American Academy of Pediatrics December 1997 recommendations regarding breastfeeding.
LaLeche League International - an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
ProMoM - Promotion of Mother's Milk, Inc. - A great site! ProMoM was founded on the belief that by promoting the image of breastfeeding to the public, and providing accurate information about its health benefits and ease, we can change national attitudes. ProMoM is dedicated to seeing breastfeeding become the number one choice of infant nourishment in the U.S.
Kathy Dettwyler's Thoughts on Breastfeeding - Dr. Katherine A. Dettwyler is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Nutrition at Texas A&M University. She is also the co-editor of Breastfeeding: Biocultural Perspectives. She is a frequent speaker at universities, La Leche League conferences, and lactation consultant conferences. This collection of web pages features some of Prof. Dettwyler's thoughts on breastfeeding, gleaned from posts to email lists, her books, and other writings.
Breastfeeding: New Discoveries - A wonderful article by Dr. George Wootan that discusses the benefits of breastfeeding, when to introduce solids and when to wean.
Breastfeeding Information Library - A great collection of information.
Fathers of Breastfed Babies - A wonderful site for fathers of breastfed babies. Contains a lot of good information and support for dads.
Kelly's Attachment Parenting Page - This page contains a lot of wonderful information about breastfeeding.
Online Birth Center's Breastfeeding Resources - Articles, products, organizations, and information for breastfeeding mothers.
Choices that Affect Breastfeeding - Discussion of how obstetric interventions could directly or indirectly influence the initiation and duration of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Stories Page - Nursing stories, nursing tips, journals, information and advice from other nursing mothers.
Official Page of Breastfeeding Propaganda - Some thoughts on breastfeeding and extended nursing, including some great links.
The Milkmaid's Parlor - This site contains lots of information about breastfeeding and attachment parenting.
Why You Should Breastfeed - A great page written in the interest of supporting and promoting breastfeeding for all moms and babies. Be sure to check out the comparison between what's in formula and what makes up breastmilk!
Breastfed Baby - Information ranging from breastfeeding to gentle, loving discipline, cloth diapering to nutritional cooking for your family.
Breastfeeding Links * Breastfeeding Advice
Pregnancy & Childbirth Links * Pregnancy & Childbirth Advice
