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Breast Feeding
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 50 State Summary of Breastfeeding Laws 
 Summary and chart of state laws related to breastfeeding of infants, including those allowing women to breastfeed in public or private locations, exemptions of breastfeeding from public indecency laws, employment laws (such as allowance for breaks and breastfeeding areas in the workplace), exemptions from jury duty service, and more. Includes links to laws. From the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). http://www.ncsl.org/IssuesResearch/Health/BreastfeedingLaws/tabid/14389/Default.aspx Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Women's Health Last updated Jul 9, 2009 Baby Milk Action
The goal of this nonprofit British organization is "to save lives and to end the avoidable suffering caused by inappropriate infant feeding." The site focuses on marketing practices for breast milk substitutes and the promotion of breastfeeding. It includes news, policy papers, information about the Nestlé boycott and the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and related information. http://www.babymilkaction.org Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Beverages, Corruption & Fraud, Families, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Breastfeeding.com
Features include tips for working mothers, research articles, answers to commonly asked questions, message boards, links to sites in other languages, humor, advocacy, and stories from site users. The site has a medical advisory board that includes pediatricians and other health professionals. http://www.breastfeeding.com/ Topics: Families, Jobs & Work, Reproductive and Sexual Health, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Sep 9, 2006 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Breastfeeding
Federal government information related to the study and promotion of breastfeeding, including recommendations (such as handling and storage of human milk, and vitamin D supplementation), effects of specific diseases and conditions on breastfeeding, statistics, and policy. Also includes a FAQ and annotated links to additional resources. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/ Topics: Women's Health Last updated Jul 30, 2007 Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
This site provides a "peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider." Searchable by drug name. Part of the National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network (ToxNet). http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT Topics: Drugs, Women's Health Last updated Apr 18, 2006 La Leche League International (LLLI)
LLLI's official site is dedicated to promoting breastfeeding and helping mothers worldwide to nurse their babies. Includes information on lactation concerns, well baby care, and maternal and infant health, as well as a worldwide directory of local chapters and leaders. Also includes LLLI legal advisory and bylaws, statistics, and conference and special events information. Some information also available in Spanish. http://www.llli.org// Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Nov 6, 2007 MedlinePlus: Breast Feeding
Compilation of links to breastfeeding, including general information and overviews, research, law and policy, statistics, and organizations. Includes many links to specific topics related to breastfeeding, such as breast pumps, breastfeeding compared to formula feeding, nutrition, and medications. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/breastfeeding.html Topics: Women's Health Last updated Jul 30, 2007 |
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