Information for Breastfeeding Mums

The following information is for websites, books or organisations which I have found either interesting or useful - please follow the links.

Disclaimer: I cannot take responsibility for the information contained within them.
If breastfeeding problems exist I would always recommend a face-to-face appointment with an experienced breastfeeding advisor such as a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Lactation Consultants of Great Britain

http://www.lcgb.org - the professional association for Lactation Consultants in Great Britain.
To find a Lactation Consultant near to where you live - click on the link "Find a local LC".
Some work privately, voluntarily, or within the NHS.
You can view an excellent leaflet on "Tongue-tie and Infant Feeding", click on the link "Shop".

La Leche League

http://www.laleche.org.uk - for mother-to-mother support, usually monthly group sessions which have a discussion on a breastfeeding topic, lending library, Breastfeeding Counsellor present, make friends with other like-minded breastfeeding Mums over coffee.
Browse and order leaflets, booklets, DVDs, books and more!
National LLL Helpline number 0845 120 2918
Contact local groups for LLL Farnham LLL Guildford LLL Leatherhead LLL West Sussex

Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute

http://www.drjacknewman.com - Canadian Paediatrician with excellent online DVD clips of babies feeding and helpful strategies such as assisted latching and breast compressions.

Breastfeeding Network

http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk - UK Charity whose Breastfeeding Supporters advise women breastfeeding by staffing the National Breastfeeding Helpline, on behalf of the NHS.
0300 100 0212 - 365 days a year, 9.30am to 9.30pm.
See website for information on drugs in breastmilk.

Best Beginnings

http://www.bestbeginnings.info - UK Charity promoting breastfeeding.
Excellent DVD available to view online, from Bump to Breastfeeding, following Mums real stories.

Recommended Books

Breastfeeding Made Simple - seven natural laws for nursing mothers
Authors: Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, 2005.

The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Author: La Leche League International, 7th Edition, 2004

Phone Helen to book a Consultation - 07786 169 983

'Helping you to find confidence breastfeeding'