Helpful Websites
General Breastfeeding Information
- Instruction Sheet on Latch
- AAP Postion on the Importance of Human Milk. February 2012
- La Leche League
- Kellymom
- Hand Expression Video, Standford School of Medicine, Newborn Nursery at LPCH
Breastfeeding Advocacy
Breastfeeding Challenges
- Low Milk Supply
- Breastfeeding after Breast and Nipple Surgeries
- Donor Milk
- Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues?? Great information on foods that help increase milk supply
Human Milk Donation and Sharing
Infant Sleep
- Dr. James McKenna ? Leading authority on mother-infant co-sleepping
Medications and Breastfeeding
- Infant Risk Center???Up to date, evidenced based information on the use of medications during pregnancy
and breastfeeding; informative website and call center - We are also available by phone to answer questions pertaining to medications and breastfeeding ? 503-421-4857
Peer Breastfeeding Support
- Nursing Mothers Counsel of Oregon?? Free phone support, pump and pump part sales
- La Leche League International,?Portland Chapter?? Local support groups
Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders
- Baby Blues Connection?? Resources and free phone and online support from trained peer counselors
- Mother Roots – Therapists dedicated to meeting the needs of women and their partners in the childbearing years
Support Groups
Tongue Tie
- AAP Article on Tongue Tie
- DrGhaheri.com ? Portland, OR ENT, Website about assessment and treatment of tongue tie
- Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie, From ILCA?s Inside Track, a Resource for Breastfeeding Mothers