Weaning

Other Places To Get Help

Online Resource

Lamaze International
Web Address:	www.lamaze.org
Lamaze International is a nonprofit organization of health professionals and volunteers. It promotes normal, natural, healthy, and fulfilling childbearing and early parenting experiences for women and their families.

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.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH	Last Updated: June 19, 2008
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
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