Lactation: Organizations & Consumer Information
Organizations & Consumer Information
This page links to freely available information on breastfeeding and lactation. It can be used for research by alumni of Portland State University, or anyone interested in researching lactation.
This page contains:
- Consumer Health Information - links to information sources on topics
- Organizations - not-for-profit and other organizations supporting lactation and breastfeeding
- Freely Available Research Journals - links to research journals that are free of cost to read
- Professional Organizations - links to organizations for breastfeeding and lactation consultant professionals
- Databases - links to research databases that contain freely available information
- Lactation Resources at Portland State - find resources on campus
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Consumer Health Information
- Breastfeeding - MedlinePlusTopic on breastfeeding from the National Library of Medicine's consumer health portal, MedlinePlus.
- Breastfeeding - Oregon Public HealthInformation and resources on breastfeeding from the Oregon Public Health Divsion.
- Women's Health - BreastfeedingFrom the US Office of Women's Health.
- Childbirth ConnectionA core program of the nonprofit National Partnership for Women & Families.
- Mommy MedsProvides up-to-date, evidence-based information on the use of medications, and the effect of some disease conditions, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Go Ask AliceInteractive and reference information maintained by Columbia University Health Education Department.
- Our Bodies, Our SelvesA nonprofit, health interest organization promoting evidence-based information on girls’ and women’s reproductive health and sexuality.
Databases
- PubMed CentralSearch PubMed Central, all results will be freely available articles
- LactMedContains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
- Infant Risk CenterResearch center on medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Organizations
- La Leche League of Oregon"Our Mission is to help 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 mother."
- Northwest Mothers Milk BankNonprofit milk bank that provides for the safe collection and distribution of human donor milk, education, advocacy, and research.
- United States Breastfeeding CommitteeAn independent nonprofit organization that drives collaborative efforts for policy and practices provide breastfeeding support.
- African-Americna Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon"Our mission is to re-establish Black cultural practices that honor, support and protect black parents who breast/chestfeed. We forge this vision through policy advocacy, defending workplace rights and providing community-based care."
Professional Organizations
- United States Lactation Consultant AssociationProfessional association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families.
- International Lactation Consultant Association"The International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) is the member association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC®) and other healthcare professionals who care for breastfeeding families. ILCA membership is open to all who support and promote breastfeeding."
- Oregon Washington Lactation AssociationEducation and networking for supporters of nursing families
Lactation Resources at Portland State
- Lactation Spaces on PSU CampusA list of lactation spaces on campus for students, staff, and visitors.
- Family Friendly Spaces around and near CampusList of family friendly spaces for employees.
- Lactation EducationAcademic program on human lactation education at PSU.