Books
We know you don't have time to read, so here are just two books.
And millions of mothers have mothered just fine without reading either of them.
We offer them here just in case you're looking.
No, this isn't another book giving you rules for breastfeeding. The authors are talking about "natural laws" like the "law" of gravity. This very popular book offers practical and evidence based info to help new parents understand what's going on, how breastfeeding works,and why their babies do what they do. Clarifying the myseteries to make baby feeding so much easier.
About $12 on Amazon and about $4 used. Also likely at your public library.
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La Leche League International’s classic bestselling guide providing a range of nursing information, ideas and stories – from preparation during pregnancy to the world of weaning, from nursing positions to expressing and storing your milk.
About $12 on Amazon and about $4 used. Also likely at your public library.
Online Resources
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This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. I am the mother of three lovely children, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
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Breastfeeding needs the most attention in the first five days after birth, particularly the first hours. Droplet’s mission is to encourage parents to take advantage of this critical window with the most effective breastfeeding techniques in order to prevent common challenges. What happens (or doesn’t happen) in the earliest hours matters the most.
La lactancia materna necesita la máxima atención en los primeros cinco días tras el nacimiento, especialmente en las primeras horas. La misión de Droplet es animar a los padres a aprovechar esta ventana crítica con las técnicas de lactancia más eficaces para prevenir los problemas más comunes. Lo que ocurre (o no ocurre) en las primeras horas es lo que más importa.
Videos
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Breast massage can be beneficial for mothers experiencing breast engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis and even chronic breast pain.
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We strongly endorse breast milk as the optimal nutrition for newborns. We also know that, while breastfeeding is natural, it is not always easy, and that each family has unique circumstances. You and your baby are learning together!
About these videos:
Aimed originally for families in the third world, these nine beautiful videos clearly address the universal questions of mothers the world over. Topics range from getting started to dealing with common problems. Our link goes to those in English--explore the language choices for these same videos narrated in Spanish, Arabic, French, Vietnamese, Malay and many other languages. They also have videos on childbirth and newborn care.
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Our Mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
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Did you know? 1 in 5 Moms and 1 in 10 Dads suffer from postpartum depression
We provide direct peer support to families, train professionals, and provide a bridge to connect them.
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Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association’s goal is to have a national impact on the reduction of racial disparities in breastfeeding success for black families. BMBFA envisions positive cultural sentiments about breastfeeding, multi-generational breastfeeding support and encouragement within black families and neighborhoods.
