Resources for parents.
Some of our favorites.
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Downloadable handouts from the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
When you go home.
What is Skin to Skin?
10 Steps to Making Plenty of Milk.
License to Breastfeed.
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Bottles for Breastfed Babies
Rachel O'Brien, IBCLC, knows a lot about babies and bottles. Her 3-part series is a must read.
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Global Health Media Breastfeeding Videos
Available in many different languages, these evidence-based and practical videos can help you with latching, expressing milk, nipple pain and more.
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Infant Feeding Intervals
Emma Pickett, IBCLC, writes honestly about how babies eat vs how we expect them to eat.
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Breast Massage and Hand Expression
Video that shows how to hand express and how to massage lactating breasts.
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Postpartum Support International
The leader in support for perinatal mood disorders. PSI offers a Help Line, a database of trained perinatal counselors, support groups and articles.
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Breastfeeding and Medications
Infant Risk Center is a leader in research on breastfeeding and medications. Call their help line for personalized guidance or search their website for up-to-date information.