Please note that some resources listed here link to outside pages and the information contained on those sites has not been verified by BreastfeedLA.
Planning to Breastfeed
Look here for information about how to choose a hospital and how to prepare for your delivery.
Statement on Sleep
Read our statement on sleep.
Preparation of Breastmilk from the CDC
Flyer on proper milk storage from the CDC.
Flyers/Brochures/Fact Sheets
Informational flyers and brochures that cover a range of topics important to expectant and breastfeeding mothers, written in a reader-friendly style. Many are available in Spanish as well as English, and several target African American readers.
En Español and Other Languages
Breastfeeding resources in Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Khmer, and Japanese.
Easy Guide to Breastfeeding
This publication, courtesy of the Women's Health Information Center, provides information and encouragement to women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently asked questions and answers about breastfeeding. The guide is available in Chinese.
Share Your Breastfeeding Story!
Tell us what worked and what got in the way! How can your community, employers, families and healthcare systems support breastfeeding!
Internet resources
This section contains links to several well-known breastfeeding resource centers that are not affiliated with BreastfeedLA.
Medications and Breastfeeding
Links to breastfeeding resource sites with information on medications and breastfeeding. Always consult your pediatrician when taking a medication and breastfeeding.