Lactation Support Resources
Discover reliable, inclusive, and culturally grounded tools to guide your feeding journey. Whether you're seeking local support, donor milk, or information tailored to your unique experience, these trusted resources help you make confident, informed choices for you and your baby.
Breastfeeding Education
The Cross Cradle position is often used in the early days of breastfeeding. It allows you to better support your baby’s head while they learn to latch. The video provides guidance on effective ways to initiate the Cross Cradle position.
Learn how health workers can observe, guide, and support breastfeeding mothers to prevent issues and promote successful feeding.
Learn safe lymphatic massage techniques to support breast health, reduce engorgement, and promote comfort during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Learn how to support newborns in the first hours after birth, including instinctive attachment, early feeding, and successful breastfeeding initiation.
Learn 8 critical newborn danger signs to help health workers identify serious issues early and ensure timely care for infants.
Learn how to use the sandwich hold and asymmetric latch to improve your baby’s feeding, comfort, and milk transfer during breastfeeding.
Learn your rights as a breastfeeding employee in Hawaii, including federal and state laws protecting milk expression at work.
Learn about the WHO International Code protecting breastfeeding by regulating marketing of breastmilk substitutes, bottles, and teats globally.
Learn safe, gradual strategies for weaning your baby from breastfeeding, including timing, techniques, and emotional support for moms and babies.
Learn about tongue and lip ties, how they affect breastfeeding, and strategies for assessment and management for healthy feeding.
Learn how the PUMP Act protects breastfeeding employees, ensuring time and space to pump at work for healthier babies and working parents.
Learn how to discuss pumping at work, understand rights, and create a supportive environment for breastfeeding while employed.
Learn proper flange fitting with evidence-based guidance to improve comfort, milk supply, and breastfeeding support for your clients.
Learn how to choose the right breast pump flange for comfort, effective milk removal, and improved pumping results—no pain, just results!
Access free parent handouts from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine covering feeding, milk supply, latching, and newborn care.
Trusted resource on medication safety while breastfeeding, helping parents and providers make informed decisions for infant health and lactation.
Access evidence-based information on medication safety during breastfeeding to support informed decisions for parents and healthcare providers.
Learn the steps to become a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) with training, certification requirements, and professional guidance.
CHAMPS National provides training and resources for lactation professionals to enhance breastfeeding support, education, and clinical care.
Learn federal and state lactation accommodation laws, rights for breastfeeding employees, and workplace best practices to support nursing parents.
Gain skills in culturally grounded lactation support through the Indigenous Breastfeeding Counselor Certification offered by CHEER Equity.
Access IABLE’s video library with expert lactation education on breastfeeding, milk supply, latching, feeding, and newborn care.
Access trusted guidance on breastfeeding, formula, and infant feeding practices to support safe, healthy nutrition for your baby.
Learn safe, effective hand expression techniques to relieve engorgement, boost milk supply, and support your breastfeeding journey.
Explore Global Health Media’s breastfeeding videos covering latching, positioning, milk supply, and newborn feeding techniques for parents and professionals.
WHO guidelines on safely preparing, storing, and handling powdered infant formula to protect infant health and prevent contamination.
Access downloadable handouts for parents on breastfeeding, pumping, milk storage, latching, and newborn feeding guidance from Lactation Training.
Access CDC resources for safely feeding infants during emergencies, including guidelines, tools, and strategies for formula and breastfeeding support.
Become a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) with comprehensive training in breastfeeding support, clinical skills, and mother-baby care.
Learn CDC guidelines for expressing, handling, and storing breast milk safely to protect your baby’s health and maintain milk quality.