Breastfeeding Resources
Helplines
National Women’s Health and Breastfeeding Helpline
This line is open anytime between 9 AM and 6 PM, Monday-Friday. You can call 1-800-994-9662 to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish about any women’s health or breastfeeding questions.
Breastfeeding USA Warmline
The Breastfeeding USA Warmline may be reached 24/7 for parents needing support and information on infant feeding and related subjects. When you call, a pre-recorded voice message in English and Spanish will receive your call. You can then leave a message with your name, phone number and why you are calling. A Breastfeeding USA Counselor (BC) will return your call within 24 hours.
Breastfeeding and Medication Resources
Mother to Baby
MotherToBaby Utah (also known as the Pregnancy Risk Line), an affiliate of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. You can now text your questions to MotherToBaby at (855) 999-3525 or email your question(s) to expertinfo@mothertobaby.org.
Infant Risk Center
The InfantRisk Center (IRC) is a world-wide call center presently in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Amarillo. The InfantRisk Center is used by physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, and mothers in every part of the world. Virtually all calls are about multiple drugs, averaging 3-4 individual drugs. We do our best to help moms, lactation consultants, and doctors evaluate the risk to the infant from exposure to multiple drugs, and keep the mom breastfeeding.
PSI National - When Breastfeeding & Bodyfeeding Ends Before You Are Ready
This is a free and virtual support group for anyone who stopped breastfeeding or bodyfeeding earlier than intended. The group takes place the 3rd Wednesday of the Month 11 AM MST. It is also for those with severe breastfeeding difficulties that resulted in unmet breastfeeding or bodyfeeding expectations. Participants can be from three weeks postpartum up to one year.
The inability to reach breastfeeding and bodyfeeding goals can be associated with difficult emotions and negative mental health outcomes. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe and supportive environment to share experiences and process difficult feelings. This group is not for lactation support or advice. These groups are led by PSI-trained support group leaders who have lived and/or professional experience in navigating early breastfeeding and bodyfeeding ending/cessation during the postpartum period. This group is not for anyone who chose not to breastfeed or those wanting lactation support or advice.
Additional Resources
La Leche League International
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to parents who want to breastfeed..
WIC Breastfeeding Support
Women with all shapes and sizes of breasts can breastfeed. It’s normal for you to feel unsure or have questions about how to breastfeed. Breastfeeding takes practice and support. Talk to a WIC breastfeeding expert if you have questions about breastfeeding.