Childbirth / Breastfeeding

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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, 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 (day) or 847-519-7730
Fax: 847-969-0460
TDD: 847-592-7570
Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org
Verified: 1/31/2011

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
Fax: 202-367-2128
Website: http://www.lamaze.org
E-mail: info@lamaze.org
Verified: 1/28/2011

Diabetic Mommies

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
Verified: 3/29/2011

National Association of Mothers' Centers

National. 40 sites. Founded 1975. Warm, welcoming environment of support. Discussion groups and other activities regarding parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and childrearing. 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: 1-877-939-6667 or 516-939-6667
Fax: 516-750-5365
Website: http://www.motherscenter.org
E-mail: info@motherscenter.org
Verified: 1/14/2011

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: 3/28/2011

Parent Message Boards

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.ivillage.com/messageboards
Verified: 3/29/2011

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: 1/26/2011

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