Lactation: Organizations & Consumer Information

Topic on breastfeeding from the National Library of Medicine's consumer health portal, MedlinePlus.

Information and resources on breastfeeding from the Oregon Public Health Divsion.

From the US Office of Women's Health.

A core program of the nonprofit National Partnership for Women & Families.

Provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on the use of medications, and the effect of some disease conditions, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Interactive and reference information maintained by Columbia University Health Education Department.

A nonprofit, health interest organization promoting evidence-based information on girls’ and women’s reproductive health and sexuality.

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Research center on medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

"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."

Nonprofit milk bank that provides for the safe collection and distribution of human donor milk, education, advocacy, and research.

An independent nonprofit organization that drives collaborative efforts for policy and practices provide breastfeeding support.

"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 association for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other health care professionals who care for breastfeeding families.

"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."

Education and networking for supporters of nursing families

A list of lactation spaces on campus for students, staff, and visitors.

List of family friendly spaces for employees.

Academic program on human lactation education at PSU.