Storage guidelines from La Leche League International
http://www.llli.org/faq/milkstorage.html

Dr. Jane Morton Hand Expression Video
7 minutes long, geared towards the newborn stage.
If you cannot pump your colostrum...HAND EXPRESS!

"Until recently hand expression of milk has been an under-utilized skill in our institution. But there are many benefits of knowing how to express milk from the breast without the use of expensive or cumbersome pumps. In this video, Dr. Jane Morton demonstrates how easily hand expression can be taught to mothers."

 Your Baby Knows How to Latch Video
MotherBorn preferred latch video, give a great digital image of what happens inside the baby's mouth during breastfeeding.

 La Leche League International

Nursing Mothers, Inc.

Supporting Breastfeeding for Now and the Future 


Nursing Mothers, Inc. (NMI) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping women and their families have the nursing experience they desire by offering mother-to-mother support and non-medical information. We aim to increase knowledge about breastfeeding in the communities we serve: from Delaware to Cecil County, Maryland, to Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Depression in New Mothers

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC: Provides an overview of depression in new mothers, causes and treatment options.  Touching 3 minute video.

Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.  They also work to educate family, friends and healthcare providers so that moms and moms-to-be can get the support they need and recover. You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.

IATP: International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals

Tongue-tie researchers and clinical experts from around the world comprise the members of the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals (IATP). Founded in 2009 under the leadership of Dr. Alison K. Hazelbaker in tandem with the first Summit participants, this organization dedicates itself to educating parents and professionals about tongue-tie and its proper assessment and treatment and furthers tongue-tie research by launching multi-center studies and supporting those who wish to formulate and implement new research.

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health
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