resources
For your information
Over the years, our counselors have come across loads of helpful information and resources about breastfeeding and a variety of related topics. We are sharing the best of them here, so watch this ever-growing list.
NMC Pocket Breastfeeding Guide | Información y apoyo para la lactancia sin cargo
The most recent recommendations regarding Covid-19 and related vaccinations
Please consult your medical professional for latest information, these links are only intended as general guidance.
Recommendations from the CDC—pregnancy and breastfeeding | Recommendations from the CDC—children and teens
free lactation support services
Santa Clara County Services | pdf English
Santa Clara County Services | pdf Spanish
u.s. breastfeeding committee
Parent Resources: Breastfeeding & Human Milk | The USBC is a national coalition that works with groups across the United States on policies and systems related to breastfeeding. They do not offer direct breastfeeding support, but this webpage can help families find the support and resources they need.
Evidence-based breastfeeding guide
physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org | Dr. Katrina Mitchell’s Physician Guide to Breastfeeding, an evidence-based breastfeeding guide for families and communities that support them.
Topics include Mythbusters, Mom Concerns (any breast concerns, postpartum health concerns), Infant Concerns, Breastfeeding by Age & State, Pregnancy & Lactation, Breast Surgery, Breast Cancer.
Stanford University—Getting Started With Breastfeeding | Videos, Information, Links, list of Support Organizations with phone numbers.
breast crawl/SKin-to-skin
The Breast Crawl | video (3:54)
Breastfeeding in the First Hours After Birth | Global Health Media Video (9:58)
The Magical Hour | Healthy Children Project
baby cues/behavior
Hunger Cues | video (00:17)
Hunger Cues | text
Newborn Cues: What is Your Baby Trying to Tell You?| video (15:29)
Secrets of Baby Behavior blog on infant cues| general website
The Secrets of Baby Behavior| Baby behavior basics, 4 part series
Getting to Know Your Baby | video (15:41)
The Fourth Trimester: AKA Why Your Newborn Baby is Only Happy in Your Arms
Hand Expression
Dr. Jane Morton’s hand-expression | video (7:33)
Medications/Alcohol/Herbs
Thomas Hale, Infant Risk Center
LactMed Drugs and Lactation Database
Marijuana and Pregnancy | Information from WIC
Breastmilk/Medication Compatibility | When or if breastfeeding may be incompatible with certain medications, medical conditions, treatments, illnesses, and infections
Trash the pump and dump | Guidelines for breastfeeding and illness and medications
Mother to Baby | Evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
medications for post-partum mood disorders
Hales Meds | Subscription website for professionals
Lactation/Pregnancy Warmline | with experts from Texas Tech University and Dr. Thomas Hale
Women’s Mental Health | Harvard Medicine
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
LactMed Database | National Library of Medicine
Preconception, Pregnancy, and Lactation
Maternal Mental Health Partners
Perinatal Mental Health Learning Community | Hospital Quality Institute
Breastfeeding Resources/Support groups
Nursing Mothers Counsel free classes & support,
pump rental and grants
www.nursingmothers.org
650-327-MILK (6455)
Blossom Birth & Family support groups
Mothers’ Milk Bank to donate or buy human milk
408-998-4550
Santa Clara County free lactation support groups | pdf
infant feeding in emergencies
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies
(IYCF-E) Toolkit | CDC
Guideline for Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies | Unicef (pdf)
CGBI: Resources–Lactation and Infant Feeding in Emergencies | Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute
Evacuating with Frozen Breast Milk | Human Milk News
latch
The Basics of Latching On | video (2:18)
Your Baby Knows How to Latch On| video (5:05)
Sandwich hold/asymmetric latch | video (2:46)
Dr. Jack Newman breastfeeding videos | including Squeezing Nipple Demonstrating Difference Between Poor Latch video (:11)
Dr. Jack Newman’s Visual Guide to Breastfeeding | video (33:24)
colostrum expressed | 4:42–5:58
mature milk expressed | 6:20–6:28
good latch/chin drops with mouthful of milk | 9:55–10:18
breast compressions | 12:38–14:12
positions
Positions for breastfeeding | video (9:26)
Breastfeeding in the first hour | video (11:49)
Breastfeeding Positions and Holds | video (7:28)
Laid back breastfeeding—an IBCLC mom with her baby | video (5:15)
Diapers of a Breastfed Baby
Diaper Diary | pdf
Engorgement
Reverse-Pressure Softening | video (1:41)
Reverse-Pressure Softening | text
Lymphatic Drainage for Engorgement | click on video in list (:57)
Breastmilk storage and handling
safe sleep environment
Safe Sleep 7 | La Leche League
Dr. James McKenna at the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab | Safe Infant Sleep
NIGHTTIME BREASTFEEDING
Postpartum Mood Support
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Helpline| 1-800-944-4773 (Spanish & English)
Text | English: 503-894-9453; Español: 971-420-0294
La Leche League, Postpartum Mood Disorders
Family Tree Wellness | Mental Health Support for pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, parenthood, trauma, loss and beyond.
Breastfeeding laws | workplace accommodations
The PUMP Act & Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Tax deduction for pumps and breastfeeding supplies
Pregnant and Parenting Employees’ Workplace Rights to Paid Leave and Accommodations in California | Videos available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Vietnamese, Arabic, and Farsi
The PUMP Act & Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
CA Schools | pdf
CA Lactation Accommodation Laws for Workplace, Jails, and School | State law labor, penal, and education codes
INFORMATION ON HERBS and foods
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy | UTEP
Foods that can decrease your milk supply | Legendairy Milk
Herb Lore | Organic Herbal Products for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, lactation, and optimum health
pediatric dentists for tongue tie
Destination Smiles
Dr. Randy Ligh, DDS, MA, CLEC
189 N Bascom Ave Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95128
https://www.destinationsmiles.com
(408) 286-6315
Castro Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Shervin Yazdhi, DDS
20700 Lake Chabot Road, Suite # 205Castro Valley, CA 94546
https://www.cvpd.info/
(510) 538-2098