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TOLL FREE NUMBERS FOR INFORMATION ON PUMPS AND BOOKS:

800-323-8750 - Ameda-Egnell / Hollister Corp.
800-624-4934 - ICEA Book Orders 800 - La-Leche - La Leche League International
800-435-8316 - Medela, Inc.

INFORMATION ON DRUGS AND BREASTFEEDING

 American Academy of Pediatrics Policy on Drugs and Breastfeeding General information on breastfeeding and birth control/ herbal medicines. 

National Library of Medicine A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.

National Library of Medicine LACTMED App for IPhones and Droids

Medications and Mother's Milk by Thomas Hale Online resource of information regarding the risks of drug exposure to mothers and their babies. Also available by phone to answer calls Monday-Friday 8am-5pm central time. Please contact (806)-352-2519

INFORMATION ON LA LECHE LEAGUE GROUPS NEAR YOU

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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