Breast-Feeding

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics
141 Northwest Point Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007-1098
Phone:	(847) 434-4000
Fax:	(847) 434-8000
E-mail:	kidsdocs@aap.org
Web Address:	www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
La Leche League International (LLLI)
P.O. Box 4079
Schaumburg, IL  60168-4079
Phone:	1-800-LA-LECHE (1-800-525-3243) (847) 519-7730
Fax:	(847) 969-0460
TDD:	(847) 592-7570
Web Address:	www.llli.org
La Leche League International (LLLI) offers information and encouragement—mainly through personal help—to all mothers who want to breast-feed their babies. It also offers support and information about breast-feeding babies with various disabilities, such as cleft lip or cleft palate. Call for information about a chapter in your area.
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
P.O. Box 3006
Rockville, MD  20847
Phone:	1-800-370-2943
Fax:	1-866-760-5947 toll-free
TDD:	1-888-320-6942
E-mail:	NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nichd.nih.gov
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NICHD conducts and supports research related to the health of children, adults, and families. NICHD has information on its Web site about many health topics. And you can send specific requests to information specialists.
National Women's Health Information Center
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA  22031
Phone:	1-800-994-9662 (202) 690-7650
Fax:	(202) 205-2631
TDD:	1-888-220-5446
Web Address:	www.womenshealth.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. NWHIC provides women's health information to a variety of audiences, including consumers, health professionals, and researchers.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: May 4, 2009
Medical Review:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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