First Candle recognizes that breastfeeding is important for optimal infant and child health and development. We offer the following resources to help you initiate and successfully continue breastfeeding. Breastfeeding has advantages for infants, mothers and families across all sectors, including health, nutritional, immunologic, developmental, psychological, social, economic and environmental benefits. Many studies continue to show that breastfeeding may also reduce the risk of SIDS.

La Leche League International
http://www.lalecheleague.org/home_intro.html

Breastfeeding.com– Information Support and Attitude!

AAP Policy Statement on Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk  http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;115/2/496

Breastfeeding – Best for Baby, Best for Mom
http://www.4women.gov/breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=home

Breastfeeding: Ideal for Babies
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/

National Lactation Consultant Association
http://www.ilca.org/

Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Speakers Kit
http://www.aap.org/breastfeeding/speakerskit.cfm