La Leche LeagueAnnie Brown, a mother of four who is also an IBCLC and nurse practitioner is one of the leaders in the excellent Greenwich, Connecticut LLL group. Check out the La Leche League site for the group nearest you. http://www.lalecheleague.org/
| Breastfeeding PharmacologyDr. Thomas Hale is the leading expert on medications and breastfeeding. His book, Medications and Mother's Milk, is the definitive reference on the subject, and is updated frequently. Visit his website for more information. http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/
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Pumping Moms Information ExchangeThis is an e-mail list for moms who are pumping and bottlefeeding with lots of support and information http://www.pumpingmoms.org
| Kellymom Breastfeeding SiteThis breastfeeding site is packed with lots of research based information in a lively, readable style. It also has links to other good sources of help. http://www.kellymom.com/index.html
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Mothers' Milk Bank of Austin, TexasMany moms are unaware that mother's milk, like blood, can be donated, screened and processed and then made available to infants who are unable to tolerate formula. Although the organizations are nonprofit and the donors not paid, the milk is expensive because of the processing and is usually available only on prescription. Insurance coverage is sometimes available. This excellent sites list available milk banks in the United States and provides more information on the subject. http://www.mmbaustin.org | The Sleep LadyI have it on good authority that Kim West can help the many who are sleepless in Stamford and thereabouts due to wakeful offspring. Her methods are sensible and humane. Check out her website and newborn sleep class for ways to help both of you get some rest. http://www.sleeplady.com/ |