Childbirth / Breastfeeding
Self Help Clearinghouse
La Leche League
International. 3500 groups. Founded 1956. Support and education for breastfeeding mothers. Group discussions, personal help, classes and conferences. Publishes literature on breastfeeding and parenting. Bi-monthly newsletter and phone support network. Assistance with starting new groups.
Write:
La Leche League International
P.O. Box 4079
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079
Voice: 1-800-525-3243 (day) or 847-519-7730
Fax: 847-969-0460
TDD: 847-592-7570
Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org
Verified: 11/1/2011
Lamaze International
International. Founded 1960. Dedicated to promoting normal, natural, healthy and fulfilling childbearing, breastfeeding and early parenting experiences through education, advocacy and reform. Newsletter and publications.
Write:
Lamaze International
2025 M St, N.W., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036-3309
Voice: 1-800-368-4404 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST)
Fax: 202-367-2128
Website: http://www.lamaze.org
E-mail: info@lamaze.org
Verified: 2/29/2012
National Association of Mothers' Centers
National. 30 sites. Founded 1975. Support, local discussion groups, activities regarding parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and work/life issues. Plus webinars and parenting blog on website. National and some local newsletters, conference and advocacy. Has up-to-date information on contacting local Mothers' Center programs, starting a center and how employers in NY/NJ/CT can offer a program for working parents.
Voice: 1-877-939-6667or 516-939-6667
Fax: 516-750-5365
Website: http://www.motherscenter.org
E-mail: info@motherscenter.org
Verified: 8/26/2011
Preeclampsia Foundation
Online. Organization dedicated to providing support, funding research, raising public awareness and education for those whose lives have been touched by preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders while pregnant. Forums.
Website: http://www.preeclampsia.org
Verified: 9/20/2011
Sidelines High Risk Pregnancy Support
National network. Founded 1991. Trained former high risk pregnancy moms provide support to current high risk patients and their families. Provides educational resources, advocacy and emotional support via phone and e-mail.
Write:
Sidelines National Support Network
P.O. Box 1808
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Voice: 1-888-447-4754
Fax: 949-497-5598
Website: http://www.sidelines.org
E-mail: sidelines@sidelines.org
Verified: 3/30/2012
