This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently asked questions and answers about breastfeeding.
Review Date: March 01, 2011
Office on Women's Health
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to one year after the child’s birth. Find the details of this law here.
Review Date: August 24, 2011
U.S. Department of Labor
Learning how to pump and store breast milk can make returning to work easier and less stressful. It does require some work, but if you have a plan, it can be done. This article provides information about pumping and storing breast milk.
Review Date: March 01, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
Answer questions on a flow chart that describe breast problems experienced by women--lumps, pain, discharge or skin problems that signal both minor and more serious problems. Follow the flow chart to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and self-care.
Review Date: January 02, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
New mothers may have a host of questions about choosing a breast pump. Here are some tips to help you decide what type of pump is best for you.
Review Date: January 14, 2013
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons – the joyful bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Read this article for tips and suggestions on how to successfully breastfeed your baby.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
Office on Women's Health
La Leche League is pleased to be able to offer breastfeeding information in a variety of languages through a language selector at the top of every page. They currently offer information in English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and Russian.
Review Date: February 12, 2013
La Leche League International
LactMed is a database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It gives information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible harmful effects in the nursing infant.
Review Date: September 28, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed decision.
Review Date: August 09, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
This web page contains information on specific breastfeeding-related issues and links to sources of breastfeeding information.
Review Date: March 25, 2013
La Leche League International
This brief video provides pregnant and nursing mothers with tips on using over-the-counter medicines safely. The tips include advice on treating common ailments experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, heartburn, nausea, colds and allergies.
Review Date: October 16, 2012
Consumer Healthcare Products Association
This publication provides information and encouragement to African American women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently asked questions and answers about breastfeeding.
Review Date: December 22, 2011
Office on Women's Health
