Helpful Websites

Insurance Coverage for IBCLC Lactation Support:

The Lactation Network (for those with BCBS + Anthem)

Wildflower Health (for those with CIGNA)

National Women’s Law Center: https://nwlc.org/i-still-have-to-pay-out-of-pocket-for-my-lactation-consultation/

Doula Support:

DONA: https://www.dona.org/

Peer Support:

La Leche League International: https://www.llli.org/

Breastfeeding USA: https://breastfeedingusa.org/

Hand Expression + Strategies that Improve Engorgement:

Maya Bolman, RN, IBCLC: https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/basicsofbreastmassage

Human Milk Bank Information:

Wake Med: https://www.wakemed.org/care-and-services/womens/support-for-baby/mothers-milk-bank/

Human Milk Banking of North America: https://www.hmbana.org/welcome2.html

Breastmilk Storage:

CDC Guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/preparation-of-breast-milk_H.pdf

General Lactation Information:

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: https://www.bfmed.org/

Infant Sleep:

Baby Sleep Information Source: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/

Mother Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab: https://cosleeping.nd.edu/

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine handout on Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/PatientHandouts/Bedsharing_Breastfeeding_Handout.pdf

Formula Preparation:

CDC guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241595414

Medication Use During Lactation:

Infant Risk Center run out of Texas Tech: https://infantrisk.com/

NIH Drugs and Lactation Database: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

Postpartum Mental Health Support:

Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline