Maryland
Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition
Several breastfeeding resources for both families and healthcare providers
mdbfc.org
WIC
Numerous breastfeeding support services.
health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/breastfeeding-services.aspx
New Jersey
WIC
Various resources including IBCLCs, Peer to Peer Counselors, a helpline, and referrals to mothers groups.
nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/nutrition-breastfeeding/bf/
ZipMilk
New Jersey participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org
Pennsylvania
Healthy Start Center for Urban Breastfeeding
LAtCH (Lactation Assessment and Counseling Home Support) Program provides comprehensive breastfeeding support to support Black mothers in Allegheny County with their breastfeeding needs and questions. Our staff can provide support in-home, virtually, or by telephone triage. The support is provided 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free of charge. The LAtCH line can be reached at 412-545-2022 and selecting option 1.
healthystartpittsburgh.org/center-for-urban-breastfeeding/
Maternity Care Coalition
Offers free monthly virtual lactation workshops and one on one lactation support (in-person and virtual) for parents in the greater Philadelphia area.
maternitycarecoalition.org
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Various resources including a referral guide.
health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Breastfeeding/Pages/Breastfeeding.aspx
Pittsburgh Black Breastfeeding Circle
Provides culturally relevant breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition education and information is a supportive group environment.
pghblackbreastfeeding.org
WIC
Numerous breastfeeding support services for WIC participants including a helpline. Breastfeeding hotline at 1-855-4-ASK-MOM (1-855-427-5666)
ZipMilk
Pennsylvania participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org
West Virginia
West Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance
Listing of regional resources.
wvbreastfeeding.org
WIC
Various resources including IBCLCs, Peer to Peer Counselors
wvdhhr.org/ons/breastfeeding.asp
ZipMilk
West Virginia participates in ZipMilk, an easy to use online database of lactation providers searchable by zip code.
zipmilk.org
National and Online
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocols
Best practices for a variety of circumstances including supplementation, breastfeeding the late preterm infant, contraception and breastfeeding, hypoglycemia, and more.
bfmed.org/protocols
Infant Risk Center
One of the very best resources for questions regarding medications and breastfeeding. The phone line is staffed by a physician, Monday through Friday, Central time. infantrisk.com has an online forum with additional information.
1-806-352-2519
KellyMom
A website which provides evidence-based information on breastfeeding.
kellymom.com
La Leche League (LLL)
The organization maintains a 24-hour helpline service by calling 1-877-452-5324. This helpline provides information, education and support for women who want to breastfeed and to healthcare providers. Local chapters provide additional programming.
lllusa.org
Office on Women’s Health
Government website with various breastfeeding resources including the downloadable Your Guide to Breastfeeding. The agency also maintains the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 1-800-994-9662.
womenshealth.gov/patient-materials/resource/guides
Physician’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Evidence based guidance for families and communities.
physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org
Information About Medications and Breastfeeding
Some reliable databases to access information about medications to discuss with your healthcare team.
Infant Risk Center
A good resource for questions regarding medications and breastfeeding. The phone line is staffed by a pharmacist, Monday through Friday, Central time. infantrisk.com has an online forum with additional information.
1-806-352-2519
LactMed
A database that contains information about medications and chemicals that breastfeeding mother may be exposed to and their potential adverse effects on nursing infants. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
Trash the Pump and Dump
Online database of medications and lactation.
trashthepumpanddump.org