Breastfeeding Resources

Articles on Breastfeeding categorized alphabetically.

Breastfeeding the Hospitalized Baby has excellent advice and encouragement for moms who are pumping for a baby in the hospital. There are also great links on Breastmilk and the Preterm Baby and Resources for Parents of Preemies.

Nursing an adopted baby is another reason that many women decide to pump. Take a break and read some touching stories about breast milk donations and pumping to relactate.

Wide Smiles has information on pumping, especially for children with cleft palate.

La Leche League International Breastfeeding Information -- the FAQ has a section on Working and Breastfeeding that covers choosing a pump, frequency, and storing breastmilk.

Returning to work & breastfeeding is probably the most common reason that woman pump milk. World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) includes a section on Breastfeeding Rights of Working Women, and The Working Cow has good tips for working while breasfeeding, including sections on "Preparing for work," "Buying a pump," "Increasing your supply" and there's even a survey!

Health Issues

Growth Charts for breastfed babies. This chart is metric (1 kg = 2.2 lbs; 1 cm = 0.3937 in). And here's more information about Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies and what's wrong with the standard growth charts. Read about the need for a new standard on the Pediatrics site.

Medication during lactation. There are actually very few medical conditions that require a medication contraindicated during lactation. BF & Meds -- a complete list of drugs you might be taking while breastfeeding, with links to more information. Also, Tom Hale's book is a standard reference on medications while lactating.

Herbal Galactagogues are useful for boosting milk supply. Also known as Herbal Remedies for Increasing Milk Supply.

Treatment options for Yeast Infestations was put together by one of our very own list members.

Nutrition recommendations for breastfeeding mothers. This has some good info on how nutrients are used by the mother's body.

Allergy elimination diet. Many times colic, skin rashes, and other problems are caused by an allergy to something the mother is eating. This does not mean that the mom should stop breastfeeding! This site gives some dietary recommendations to avoid common allergens.

The Vegan diet during pregnancy and lactation.

Dr. Jack Newman is a pediatrician with some excellent articles on breastfeeding, including advice for working moms.

Human milk banking is a wonderful way to make use of surplus pumped milk! There are several milk banks in North America.

Legislation & Advocacy

The Breastfeeding Advocacy Page.

ProMoM is an organization dedicated to promoting breastfeeding.

Minnesota bill requiring employers to make "reasonable accomodations" for pumping mothers at work.

Proposed federal legislation supporting pumping mothers who work.

Breastfeeding and the Law from LLLI.

Pump Manufacturers

Bailey Medical makes the Nurture III pump.

Ameda/Egnell has a site but there's nothing there yet!

Avent makes the new and very popular Isis hand-held pump.

Medela makes the Lactina, the Pump In Style, the Mini-Electric and other popular pumps.

White River Concepts makes several breast pumps, both manual and electric.

Retailers

Breastpumps, etc. sells Medela and Avent pumps and accessories and the site hosts various articles and forums. NEW

Breastfeeding Essentials sells Medela and Avent breastpumps and breastfeeding accessories and has a breastfeeding information library covering some 20 topics.

Family Resources sells many brands of pump (Avent, Ameda/Egnell, Medela, Nurture III, MagMag), nursing clothes and accessories.

Internet Baby sells the Medela and Avent pumps as well as loads of baby items.

Knox Breastfeeding Accessories sells the Ameda/Egnell and Nurture III pumps.

Lactation Innovation sells Medela pumps and other nursing supplies. There are also some good info sheets on thrush, pumping tips, and more.

Motherlove sells herbs and other remedies.

Mothers Nature sells Medela pumps and other nursing supplies.

Nursing Mother Supplies sells Medela and Ameda Egnell pumps, as well as breastpads and other nursing supplies.

Sparrow's Nest sells Medela and Nurture III breast pumps as well as other nursing supplies.

Stony Mountain Botanicals sells herbs and teas. The site also features recipes for natural remedies.