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Organizations

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Dedicated to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation.

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Produces authoritative herbal monographs containing accurate, critically reviewed information on botanicals.

American Herbal Products Association
The National Trade Association and Voice of the Herbal Products Industry.

Herb Research Foundation
With a primary goal of public education, the Herb Research Foundation is recognized internationally as one of the foremost sources of accurate, scientific information on the health benefits and safety of medicinal plants.

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
A worldwide network of lactation professionals. Locate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families in your area.

MOBI Motherhood International
MOBI stands for Mothers Overcoming Breastfeeding Issues. It is a non-profit organization committed to research, advocacy, education, and support for mothers with extraordinary circumstances that hinder or prevent the breastfeeding relationship.

La Leche League International
Helping mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.

National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy (NABA)
Dedicated to the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.

National Milk Bank
A nationwide organization that collects donated human milk, ensures milk safety and quality and makes it available for infants in need.

Organic Trade Association
Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA’s mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy.

United Plant Savers
An organization whose mission is to protect native medicinal plants of the United States and Canada and their native habitat while ensuring an abundant renewable supply of medicinal plants for generations to come.

United States Breastfeeding Committee
The mission of United States Breastfeeding Committee is to improve the Nation's health by working collaboratively to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

United States Lactation Consultants Association (USLCA)
A national association that advocates for lactation professionals.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program.

World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
Protects, promotes and supports breastfeeding worldwide.

Resources

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in the U.S.
Baby-Friendly USA envisions an American culture that values the enduring benefits of breastfeeding and human milk for mothers, babies, and society.

Breastfeeding.com
The one place for new moms & expectant mothers.

Breastfeeding After Reduction.
This website provides information and support on breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery.

Breastfeeding and Adoption
Adoptive breastfeeding is possible with good planning and preparation, and more and more frequently, mothers planning on infant adoption are considering this option as a way to promote attachment.

Breastfeeding and PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) afflicts 10 to 15 percent of the female population with symptoms like fertility problems, acne, weight gain and various hormone-related complications.

Breastfeeding and the Law.
This website provides basic information on breastfeeding and the law (with the main focus on the United States).

Breastfeeding In Combat Boots
A practical and field-tested guide that will help military mothers from all branches of the armed forces find the information and support to successfully breastfeed with confidence.

Breastfeeding Guide
La Leche League's online magazine with breastfeeding tips.

Dr. Jay Gordon
Intensely interested in infant nutrition and breastfeeding, Dr. Gordon is the first male physician to sit for and pass the International Board of Lactation Certification Exam. He has served on the Professional Advisory Board of La Leche League for twenty years.

Drugs in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - SafeFetus.com
A complete database of worldwide medications (generic & trade) providing information on the drugs' indications, fetal risk, breastfeeding risk, during pregnancy, according to the FDA.

The Healthy Belly
The Healthy Belly strives to give you the most positive, organic, and holistic approach to pregnancy and child development.

Kellymom
This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.

Lactivist (lactation activist)
A warehouse of breastfeeding information.

Low Milk Supply
Provides information and support to mothers who are experiencing low milk production. It is also an online resource for healthcare providers who help mothers breastfeed.

Mothering - Natural Family Living
Mothering's collection of articles and information about pregnancy & birth.

Naturally Born
Connecting moms with birth pros, lactation experts and natural parenting resources.

Natural vs. Organic
Learn about the USDA certified organic label and read on for more about the difference between organic, natural and conventional products.

Simply Breastfeeding
Shari Criso's empowering Breastfeeding Essentials Class is now available to you on DVD.

TD Center - Reglan
Educational information on tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder caused by the medication Reglan. Reglan is sometimes prescribed to women who have trouble lactating during breastfeeding, without properly being informed of the long term side effects.

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year
Ms. Weed's personal interest in herbal medicine came about because of her own pregnancy and her desire to find drug-free ways of helping herself deal with problems. She has helped three generations of women conceive, carry and give birth naturally.

Women’s Health Issues
Provides special information dedicated for women on women’s health issues. Here you will find everything you want to know and more.

Miscellaneous

Healing Choices
Your Guide to Complementary, Alternative, Integrative, Holistic and Natural Healthcare.

Mammal Mama
Increasing lactation in your dairy animals and pets with proven herbal-based formulas is a safe way to address decreased milk production.

Realities For Children
Serves the needs of abused and neglected children in Larimer County.