Resources
Disclaimer: I do not benefit or make any money from listing these suggested resources here. They are resources I have found very helpful in working together to meet goals or for those looking for further information. It is up to the user to research each at their own discretion.
Local Lactation Resources for the Tallahassee area
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes (monthly):
Tallahassee Lactation Care
North Florida Women’s Care
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Indwelling Spirit
Love Crafted Beginnings
Life with Baby Tallahassee
Leon County WIC - 850-404-6350. This office also serves Franklin, Taylor, Madison, and Jefferson counties.
Gadsden County WIC - 850-875-7200 ext. 2
Support Groups:
TMH, A Woman’s Place - Meets Tues. and Thurs. @ 10:30AM-12:00PM
CRMC, at 2626 Care Drive, Monday 12PM-1PM
Leon County WIC, call (850) 404-6350 for times
1515 Old Bainbridge Rd.
872 West Orange Ave.
Leon WIC, also serves Franklin, Taylor, Madison, and Jefferson counties.
Gadsden County WIC, call (850) 875-7200, ext. 2 for times.
Capital Area Healthy Start (Leon) - 850-488-0288 ext. 110
Capital Area Healthy Start (Wakulla) - 850-926-0400 ext. 6092
DOH/WIC - Leon = 850-404-6350
DOH/WIC - Gadsden = 850-875-7200 ext. 2
DOH/WIC - Wakulla = 850-926-0400
General Breastfeeding Information
Kellymom.com - Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC. Great resource for a lot of information about breastfeeding and more.
LLLI.org - La Leche League International is a worldwide non-profit organization providing education and support to breastfeeding families.
firstdroplets.com - Jane Morton is an expert about breastfeeding providing evidence based information for the term and very early babies.
nancymohrbacher.com - a breastfeeding expert providing evidence based information and a wealth of educational resources.
https://www.readysetbabyonline.com/ - Center for Disease Control supported site full of information regarding breastfeeding.
FLbreastfeeding.org - Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc is a statewide coalition providing support and advocacy to breastfeeding families.
cdc.gov/breastfeeding - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention website promoting breastfeeding and the goal of improving public health.
womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding - Office of Women’s Health resources and information regarding breastfeeding and public health in the United States.
bfmed.org/protocols - Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of providers dedicated to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding. Protocols section gives best practices for guidelines on breastfeeding care.
aap.org/breastfeeding - American Academy of Pediatrics information on breastfeeding policy and recommendations.
ibconline.ca - Dr. Jack Newman. Expert on breastfeeding with evidence based information and resources.
http://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding.html - Stanford Medicine information about breastfeeding.
https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/hand-expressing-milk.html - Stanford Medicine information about hand expression with a great video resource.
https://d-mer.org/ - Website devoted to Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex and support.
Return to Work
workandpump.com - Website devoted to breastfeeding and returning to work/school.
lowmilksupply.org - IBCLCs and authors of books and information helping guide families about breastmilk and supply.
Perinatal Mood Disorder/Mental Health
MothersMentalHealth.org - Florida State University sponsored site to provide information and resources for perinatal mood disorder/perinatal depression.
postpartum.net - Postpartum Support International site to increase awareness and provide support for mental health issues surrounding childbearing.
Lip/Tongue-Tie
https://www.kiddsteeth.com/ - Dr. Kotlow is a pediatric dentist, pioneer, and expert in the field of frenulum restrictions. Although based in NY, this site has some wonderful education.
Safe Sleep
https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/ - University of Notre Dame information on safe sleep.
Weaning
babyledweaning.com - Information and resources regarding weaning baby.
Legal Interactions with Breastfeeding
breastfeedinglaw.com - Articles and information about breastfeeding and legalities.