Childbirth / Breastfeeding

Self Help Clearinghouse

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, quarterly abstracts and phone support network. Assistance with starting new groups.
Write:
La Leche League
957 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079
Voice: 1-800-525-3243 or 847-519-7730
Fax: 847-969-0460
TDD: 847-592-7570
Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org
E-mail: LLLI@llli.org
Verified: 9/18/2007

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 Int'l.
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: 11/3/2007

Online. Founded 2001. Support for all women with diabetes (type 1, type 1.5, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes) at all stages of life whether already a mom, during pregnancy or trying to conceive. Articles, forum, chat room, surveys, networking and newsletters.
Website: http://www.diabeticmommy.com
E-mail: editor@diabeticmommy.com
Verified: 5/1/2007

National. 40 sites. Founded 1975. Discussion groups and other activities regarding parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and childrearing. Warm, welcoming environment of support. 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.
Write:
National Association of Mothers Centers
1740 Old Jericho Turnpike
Jericho, NY 11756
Voice: 1-800-939-6667 or 516-939-6667
Fax: 516-750-5365
Website: http://www.motherscenter.org
E-mail: info@motherscenter.org
Verified: 4/26/2007

Online. E-mail list support group for teens (ages 12-20) facing an unplanned, unexpected or unwanted pregnancy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Pregnant_Teen_Support
Verified: 4/28/2007

Online. E-mail list for women who are supporting each other after a postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pph-survivors/
Verified: 4/28/2007

Online. Organization dedicated to funding research, raising public awareness, providing support and education for those whose lives have been touched by preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders while pregnant. Forums.
Website: http://www.preeclampsia.org
Verified: 9/25/2007

Online. Meet other new or expecting parents to exchange advice, support and laughs. Message boards.
Website: http://newparents.meetup.com/
Verified: 9/29/2007

Online. Offers a large variety of message boards which deal with parenting issues including infertility, pregnancy, parenting challenges, parents of disabled, pregnancy loss, newborn babies, toddlers, adoption, family issues, etc.
Website: http://www.parentsoup.com/boards
Verified: 11/10/2007