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The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles intends this web site to provide information, education and advocacy for breastfeeding. It does so as a public service and to further our mission. The site is not intended as an interactive forum for opinions and questions. We assume no responsibility for actions taken as a result of information provided on our site. As with all health care decisions, we strongly recommend that all consumers discuss questions and/or concerns about breastfeeding with their health care providers.

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These internet resources have been provided because we feel that they provide helpful information to the site's visitors. The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles does not endorse any of the products, vendors, or documentation referenced on these links. The internet addresses are as current as possible but can change at any time. If an address does not link to the appropriate site or you find the content objectionable, please notify us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Use of Breastfeeding Fact Sheets developed by The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles has developed the Breastfeeding Fact Sheets as a service, and site visitors are welcomed and encouraged to use them. If the Breastfeeding Fact Sheets are used "as is", we request that the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles be credited. If the Breastfeeding Fact Sheets are modified or adapted, we request that we be credited as "adapted from ...", and that a copy of the adapted material be sent to us. Site visitors are also encouraged to draw upon and use the information contained in the Breastfeeding Fact Sheets as resource material to support their efforts to promote, support and protect breastfeeding.

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2011 Breastfeeding Resource Directory

Do you need help with breastfeeding?  The 2011 Resource Directory is now online!

Use the online version of print the PDF to distribute!

BreastfeedLA BEST Project

With funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Community Transformation Grant and in partnership with the L.A. County Department of Public Health, the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles has launched the BEST Project.  We are currently recruiting up to 12 hospitals within L.A. County to receive coaching and technical support to improve maternity care practices that support breastfeeding and to achieve Baby-Friendly designation.

The application will be available May 23, 2012

What's New

TIME: Ask the Right Questions! Read our response to the TIME cover on the Momsrising blog.

Stories of Support Needed

  • The United States Breastfeeding Committee is requesting stories from breastfeeding moms. How have you been helped? Share your story, click here