Breastfeeding Resources
Resources for Mom
The Guide to Breastfeeding Resources in Delaware lists various resources including hospitals, state programs, community-based organizations, private practice consultants, websites and classes that can support Delaware mothers in breastfeeding.
FAQs:
Answered by the La Leche League
Answered by doctors at KidsHealth breastfeeding_resources_in_delaware-_07.19.2024_final.pdf
Answered by doctors at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Top Ten Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby!
English
Spanish
Haitian Creole
La Leche League is an organization that helps mothers 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. Here are links to some of the great articles they provide and resources for providers, leaders, and parents.
Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, this is the right place. Find information from the nation's leading child health experts, the American Academy of Pediatrics, at HealthyChildren.org
WomensHealth.gov offers online content tailored to the needs of women, with a broad range of fact sheets on women’s health topics, daily women’s health news, and information on government programs that focus on women’s health. Be sure to explore this site for all that they have to offer on breastfeeding.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program- serves to safeguard the health of
low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
Resources for Mom
The Guide to Breastfeeding Resources in Delaware lists various resources including hospitals, state programs, community-based organizations, private practice consultants, websites and classes that can support Delaware mothers in breastfeeding.
FAQs:
Answered by the La Leche League
Answered by doctors at KidsHealth breastfeeding_resources_in_delaware-_07.19.2024_final.pdf
Answered by doctors at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Top Ten Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby!
English
Spanish
Haitian Creole
La Leche League is an organization that helps mothers 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. Here are links to some of the great articles they provide and resources for providers, leaders, and parents.
Whether you're looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidance on parenting issues, this is the right place. Find information from the nation's leading child health experts, the American Academy of Pediatrics, at HealthyChildren.org
WomensHealth.gov offers online content tailored to the needs of women, with a broad range of fact sheets on women’s health topics, daily women’s health news, and information on government programs that focus on women’s health. Be sure to explore this site for all that they have to offer on breastfeeding.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program- serves to safeguard the health of
low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
For Dads, Partners and Family
The American Academy of Pediatrics, which dedicates their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, has some great articles which could be especially helpful to you and your family.
Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere is an organization for African American fathers that aims to educate, equip, and empower men to impact an increase in breastfeeding rates and a decrease in infant mortality rates within the African-American communities.
Nursing Mothers' Rooms in Your Community
One of the many benefits of breastfeeding is it requires very little tools. All you need is yourself, your baby, and a place in which to do it! Does your workplace have a clean, quiet place for women to breastfeed? What about your church or place of worship? Here are a few helpful links to get you started.
Returning to Work
Mothers everywhere are finding it possible to give their babies the important health benefits of breastfeeding even after they return to work. Here are some resources and information to help you make this important decision.
Knowing Your Rights
The National Women's Law Center provides information on the coverage of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling in the health care law and offer tools for women who encounter problems with coverage.
Related articles and videos
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, which dedicates their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, has some great articles which could be especially helpful to you and your family.
- Dad's Role in Breastfeeding
- Managing Older Siblings While Breastfeeding
- Selecting a Caregiver that Supports Breastfeeding
Reaching Our Brothers Everywhere is an organization for African American fathers that aims to educate, equip, and empower men to impact an increase in breastfeeding rates and a decrease in infant mortality rates within the African-American communities.
Nursing Mothers' Rooms in Your Community
One of the many benefits of breastfeeding is it requires very little tools. All you need is yourself, your baby, and a place in which to do it! Does your workplace have a clean, quiet place for women to breastfeed? What about your church or place of worship? Here are a few helpful links to get you started.
Returning to Work
Mothers everywhere are finding it possible to give their babies the important health benefits of breastfeeding even after they return to work. Here are some resources and information to help you make this important decision.
- The Business Case for Breastfeeding, provided by womenshealth.gov, offers guidance to employees on breastfeeding and working.
- Bringing your baby to work might be an option! For more information check out http://www.babiesatwork.org/
- Breastfeeding and Returning to Work Guide (English/Spanish) (Haitian Creole) offers information on what you need to know about returning to work while breastfeeding.
- Keeping Your Breast Pump Kit Clean has tips for ensuring that your baby gets the best milk possible, even while you are away.
Knowing Your Rights
The National Women's Law Center provides information on the coverage of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling in the health care law and offer tools for women who encounter problems with coverage.
- Toolkit provides information on New Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms: Facts and tools to Understand Your Coverage under the health Care Law.
Related articles and videos
- VIDEO: Breastfeeding and Working - Mom’s Share their Stories; CO Breastfeeding Coalition
- Support for Breastfeeding in the Workplace; Provided by the Office of Women's Health
- Working it out: Breastfeeding at Work
- Study: Success of Strategies for Combining Employment and Breastfeeding
Need Help with Health and Human Services Resources?
- Delaware 211 is a free, confidential service that connects people in the State of Delaware with health and human service organizations that offer support to individuals and families in need.