- AAP– A Woman’s Guide to Breastfeeding.
The American Association of Pediatrics thoroughly covers the topic. Highlights include the benefits of breastfeeding, solutions to common problems, weaning, and strategies to continue breastfeeding after returning to work.
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/breastfeeding.cfm
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- Baby Feeding
The Mayo Clinic offers a wealth of information on infant feeding with an emphasis on breastfeeding. A slide show illustrating breastfeeding positions is particularly useful.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-baby/FL00111
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- Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk.
This site presents the official policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Probably more detail than you’d ever need to know!
http://www.medem.com/search/article_display.cfm?path=n:&mstr=/ZZZGKIZUDBC.html&soc=AAP&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH
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- Information, Support, and Attitude
This site provides extensive information on breastfeeding, including useful tips for nursing in public, a gallery of breastfeeding artwork, links to organizations and companies providing breastfeeding support and supplies, and articles from medical professionals.
http://breastfeeding.com
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- La Leche League International.
The mission of La Leche League International is “to help mothers worldwide to 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.” Click on “Breastfeeding Information” for much more.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
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