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Information about lactation consultants:

International Lactation Consultant Association Includes a "find a lactation consultant" worldwide search

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Information about the examination

Association of Lactation Consultants Ireland ALCI aims to promote the professional development, advancement and recognition of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for the benefit of breastfeeding infants and children, mothers, families and the wider community.

Charitable breastfeeding support organisations in UK

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers A charity run by mothers for mothers, committed to giving friendly support and supplying accurate information to all women wishing to breastfeed.

The Breastfeeding Network BfN's aims are to promote breastfeeding in the UK, collect and disseminate information on breastfeeding and baby and infant nutrition, and provide information and support to parents on the feeding of babies and infants. It has extensive information on medications and breastfeeding.

La Leche League GB Affiliated to La Leche League International which is a world-wide voluntary organisation, dedicated to providing support, information and education to women who want to breastfeed and to those who care for them

National Childbirth Trust The NCT supports thousands of people each year through the incredible life-changing experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

The Baby Café Charitable Trust Baby Cafés are a network of branded drop-in centres which support breastfeeding mothers, so that they can get free, top quality help and support.

Little Angels Peer Supporters in Lancashire have joined forces with local PCTs to show breastfeeding as fashionable: http://www.beastar.org.uk/

All of the above charities offer free support to breastfeeding parents with no strings attached.

Milk Banking

The United Kingdom Association for Milk Banking A registered charity supporting and promoting human milk banking in the UK.

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America HMBANA is a multidisciplinary group of health care providers that promotes, protects, and supports donor milk banking.

Other charities and NGOs

Baby Milk Action Calls for infant feeding information to be kept free from commercial pressures, and co-ordinates the Nestlé boycott in UK. Part of IBFAN. LCGB supports Baby Milk Action and is a member of the Baby Feeding Law Group.

International Baby Food Action Network IBFAN works globally to reduce infant and young child morbidity and mortality by the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices.

Breastfeeding Manifesto The Manifesto is supported by LCGB, alongside over 30 other organisations and many individuals. It calls for the UK Government to implement 7 key objectives to strengthen support for breastfeeding. This would improve the nation's health and reduce health inequalities, saving the NHS millions of pounds annually.

Best Beginnings A not-for-profit organisation whose aims are to give babies from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds the best possible start in life, through the development of educational resources and collaboration with health professionals.

Dipex Personal experiences of breastfeeding and research-based information.

Working Families Information on employment rights and employers' responsibilities for breastfeeding mothers at work.


Government agencies

Department of Health Information on maternal and infant nutrition and Infant Feeding Surveys.

Food Standards Agency Information on breastfeeding, formula/bottle feeding, weaning, and the latest information on formula legislation.

Formula regulations The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 1995.

National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence:
Guidelines on postnatal care
Guidelines on breastfeeding support

NHS Breastfeeding site Provides health professionals with information and resources to help with their day-to-day work, and advice for women who are thinking about breastfeeding or who are actually breastfeeding.

NHS Direct: breastfeeding section

NHS Scotland: Breastfeeding Many useful articles, information and video clips.

Other agencies

Association of Radical Midwives Promotion and protection of normal birth.

Healthcare Commission The independent watchdog for healthcare in England. We promote continuous improvement in the services provided by the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.

Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative Works to introduce best practice in the health services, promote strategies for breastfeeding and provide accurate information for parents. Provides education through conferences and staff training.

World Health Organisation Global databank on breastfeeding and complementary feeding.

Educational resources (see also Study Days page)

Hale Publishing Comprehensive resources in the field of lactation, women and infant health.

Jones and Bartlett Publishers Provides Breastfeeding and Human Lactation titles, available for order through the website.

Lactation Consultants South Breastfeeding workshops and courses for breastfeeding supporters and health professionals. We specialise in interactive workshops with small groups.

Midwives Information and Resource Service Midirs provides evidence-based information on midwifery topics including infant feeding.

Breastfeeding Specialist The website featuring the services of Deborah Robertson IBCLC

Breastfeeding information and resources

Biological Nurturing Dr Suzanne Colson’s Biological Nurturing is a mother-centred approach that suggests new ways to hold and cuddle babies to increase the enjoyment of breastfeeding, based on award-winning research.

Breastfeeding Online Extensive information on breastfeeding compiled by an IBCLC, and links to articles by Dr Jack Newman.

Breastfeeding and anti-depressant medication Information about PND and breastfeeding while on anti-depressants. (See also the BfN site above and Dr Tom Hale's site below)

Dr Brian Palmer Articles on links between lack of breastfeeding and dental and sleep disorders, and the impact of tongue-tie on breastfeeding and mouth development.

Jane's Breastfeeding Resources Wide-ranging breastfeeding information and research.

Kangaroo Mother Care The purpose of this site is to promote the spread and implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care as the standard method of care for all newborn babies, both premature and full term.

Kathy Dettwyler Anthropologist and co-author of Breastfeeding: Biological Perspectives.

Kellymom Information on parenting and breastfeeding compiled by an IBCLC.

Lacthelpers Yahoo Group Membership is required. This is a group for those who support breastfeeding mothers. It is not for mothers who require help.

Dr Ted Greiner Articles and research on breastfeeding and nutrition from a global perspective.

Dr Tom Hale Medications and breastfeeding.

Medications and more newsletter from Dr Hale's team.

Tongue-tie video A video produced by Dr Evelyn Jain on the impact of tongue-tie on breastfeeding, with images of tongue-tie.