Breastfeedo

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Breastfeeding Resources

We point readers to authoritative, independent organisations for breastfeeding and infant-feeding information. The sources below publish reliable, evidence-based guidance, and several offer free support.

Guidance and evidence

  • World Health Organization (WHO), the global recommendations on breastfeeding, including exclusive feeding for the first 6 months and continued feeding to 2 years and beyond.
  • UNICEF and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, practical standards and parent guidance on infant feeding.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), paediatric guidance on feeding, growth, and infant health.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Breastfeeding, including the official breast-milk storage and handling guidance.
  • Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM), clinical protocols for breastfeeding and common problems.

Support and finding help

  • La Leche League International, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and local groups.
  • NHS / Start4Life (UK), plain-language guidance and a breastfeeding helpline.
  • International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), to find a qualified IBCLC lactation consultant near you.

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