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Breastfeeding Support

Information on finding support for breastfeeding.

Did your hospital help you breastfeed?

Hospitals actively influence how long you breastfeed. How does this work?

10 Steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Hospitals have a lot of influence over everything mothers do. Here are the steps that can drastically improve a mother's chances of reaching her breastfeeding goals.

World Breastfeeding Week 2008

World Breastfeeding Week is a celebration of breastfeeding held every year around the world from August 1-7.

World Breastfeeding Week 2006

World Breastfeeding Week is a celebration of breastfeeding held every year around the world from August 1-7.

The Power of Breastfeeding

A look at breastfeeding and its empowering moments and drive.

Top Breastfeeding Books

The best collection of breastfeeding (nursing) books available for many different situations.

About.com Breastfeeding Forum

Join others to discuss how to, pumping, weaning, and everything else. Enter through the Pregnancy/Birth Forum.

Email Help Form

Send your breastfeeding question to a lactation consultant.

Le Leche League International

Le Leche League has been helping mothers learn to breastfeed for over 40 years. Come see their informative page.

Pro Mom

Promotion of Mother's Milk, INC. runs this lovely site which includes not only all the technical info you'd ever need but delightful photos, and advocacy information.

Finding Local Help

LLLI offers web pages for local chapters worldwide.

Working & Breastfeeding

Flexible work arrangements and breastfeeding - choices for nursing moms.

Lactation Consultant Directory

Breastfeeding.com has a lactation consultant directory for the USA.

All About Fenugreek

Information on an herb used to increase milk production.
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