Lactation consultants | |
These professionals are available at most hospitals as well as privately. They are an excellent resource for guidance about breastfeeding, as well as information on pumping, milk storage, and bottle-feeding breast milk. | |
International Lactation Consultant Association | https://portal.ilca.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=19&pageID=4356 (to find an IBCLC worldwide) |
United States Lactation Consultant Association | (to find an IBCLC in the United States) |
Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice | (to find a CLC in the United States) |
Other resources for breastfeeding and postpartum support | |
WIC breastfeeding support (United States):
| https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/get-support-wic |
Office on Women's Health Helpline (United States):
| Phone: 800-994-9662 |
La Leche League International:
| https://www.llli.org/get-help |
Postpartum Support International:
| Phone: 800-944-4773 (in English and Spanish) |
Other useful websites for reliable information or support:
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