Breastfeeding Resources

International, non-profit, non-sectarian organization

All breastfeeding mothers and
mothers to be interested in breastfeeding.
La Leche League's mission is
to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through
mother-to-mother support, encouragement,
information, and education, and to promote a better Central Texas
understanding of breastfeeding as an important Includes the metropolitan areas of greater
element in the healthy development of the baby and Austin –Round Rock, Killeen/Temple, Bryan-
mother. College Station, and Waco.

• Free
• Mother-to-mother support
• Support Group Meetings: Host 12 regular
meetings/year in addition to many play dates &
gatherings.
• Info & support via phone & email from accredited
leaders.
• Online breastfeeding information:
http://www.llli.org/nb.html

http://texaslll.org/group/central-texas%20
http://www.texaslll.org/
http://www.llli.org/
A specialized breastfeeding support clinic funded through a grant
from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Breastfeeding moms

Breastfeeding assistance from:

Registered Nurses, Board Certified Lactation Consultants
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors who provide basic support and follow-up
care.

• No charge for services and mothers can return to the center as

often as needed.
• Lactation consultations
• Breastfeeding support
• Weight checks for baby
• Telephone help line
• Breastfeeding education
• Training for health-care providers
• Provide breast pumps for mothers whose babies are hospitalized

http://www.austintexas.gov/momsplace
To schedule an appointment (512) 972-6700
Breastfeeding Hotline 1-800-514-MOMS (6667)
Mom’s Place WIC Breastfeeding Clinic
8701-B Research Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78758
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closed for lunch daily 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Closed 2nd Wednesday of each month and all City of Austin holidays
 Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition

private, not-for-profit organization

Breastfeeding moms & supporters

Their mission is to improve the health and safety of

mothers, babies, and families through breastfeeding
education, advocacy, and collaborative partnerships
of public and private organizations.

• Directory of Austin Area Lactation Consultants

and Pump Rental Locations
• List of Austin area Mom/breastfeeding friendly
employers
• Online info & resources for breastfeeding moms
• News & Current legislation related to
breastfeeding & women’s issue—local, national,
& international
• Monthly Meetings

http://keepaustinbreastfeeding.org/
 www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingMomsOfAustin/

Online community - Facebook page

Austinite moms and moms-to-be

Created as a safe & positive place to gather

with other nursing moms.

Free & easily accessible. Benefit from

others’ advice, experience, expertise,
support & encouragement

https://www.facebook.com/BreastfeedingM
omsOfAustin/
Online resource - Drugs and Lactation Database

Pregnant & breastfeeding moms

“Information on drugs & other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers

may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances
in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the
nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are
provided, where appropriate.”

• Free
• National Library of Medicine
• Derived from scientific literature & fully referenced
Get the App!
• Peer reviewed
• Updated monthly
iPhone:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/
app/lactmed/id441969514?
mt=8
https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm Android:
Email: tehip@teh.nlm.nih.gov https://play.google.com/stor
Telephone: (301) 496-1131 e/apps/details?id=gov.nih.nl
Fax: (301) 480-3537 m.sis.lactmed
*NLM does not provide patient-specific medical advice; please consult
with a physician or pharmacist for guidance about the use of a medication
while breastfeeding.
Help for Dads - NewDadManual.ca

Online Fatherhood manual. The 24 Hour

Cribside Assistance for New Dads is a project
of the Father Involvement Initiative - Ontario
Network.

A site for Dads, by Dads

Committed to strong, healthy children by

affirming and valuing the bond between fathers
and their children; works to provide relevant
and well-crafted information for fathers and for
individuals, agencies, and programs working
with fathers.

• Information/advice about breastfeeding for

dads
• Research has shown that a father's
support is one of the more important
factors in breastfeeding success.

http://www.newdadmanual.ca/manual.php?Sect
ionID=2
Mother’s Milk Bank - Austin

Non profit organization; the largest milk bank

in the country

Preterm and ill babies

To ensure that life-saving donor human milk is

provided to all infants with a medical need,
regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

• Save babies lives through donation of

breastmilk!
• Donate milk, financial resources, or
volunteer your time.

https://www.milkbank.org/
Main: 512-494-0800
Toll-Free: 1-877-813-6455 YouTube Channel:
info@milkbank.org https://www.youtube.com/user/mothersmilkbank
5925 Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 More Resources…
Tons of articles/information on breastfeeding online:
https://kellymom.com/category/bf/
Mother-Friendly Worksite Policy Initiative:
http://texasmotherfriendly.org/
United States Breastfeeding Committee:
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/
WIC Breastfeeding (Department of Health & Human Services)
https://dshs.texas.gov/wichd/bf/bf1.shtm
Lactation Consultant Directory:
http://breastmilkcounts.com/teamwork/lactation-
consultants/
August is National Breastfeeding Month!
https://dshs.texas.gov/wichd/bf/2017-National-
Breastfeeding-Month/
Low milk production support :
http://www.lowmilksupply.org/