Library
American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Pediatrician-written guidance on breastfeeding expectations, latch, and newborn feeding patterns.
Office on Women's Health – Breastfeeding Guide
Comprehensive, step-by-step breastfeeding education including troubleshooting and pumping.
KellyMom
Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting information covering latch, milk supply, pumping, and common feeding concerns.
InfantRisk Center
Research-based resource from Texas Tech University on the safety of medications and substances during breastfeeding and pregnancy.
La Leche League International
Global nonprofit offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and education.
Find Local La Leche League Groups (US)
Search for local or virtual breastfeeding support meetings and peer groups.
Ask your delivering hospital or birthing center for:
International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Directory
Search for board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLC) by location.
Find an IBCLC (United States Directory)
Official directory to locate certified lactation consultants near you.
Ask Your Pediatrician or OB Office For:
HealthyChildren.org – Baby Development
Pediatrician-written guidance on what to expect in the newborn stage, including behavior, sleep, feeding, and development.
Ask your pediatrician or search for your state's early intervention services/programs if your child is not meeting milestones, typically state funded. For example, in San Diego, CA it's called the regional center.
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
A reframe of how we see our children and ourselves as parents, rooted in connection over correction.
Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman
An American mother in Paris discovers the French approach to raising calm, confident, and well-behaved children.
Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, and The Family Firm by Emily Oster
An economist applies data and evidence to pregnancy, the newborn stage, and family decision-making. Three essential reads.
The Danish Secret to Happy Kids by Helen Russell
Explores the Danish philosophy of raising resilient, happy children through hygge, play, and community.
French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon
A Canadian family moves to France and learns how French food culture shapes healthy, adventurous eaters from the start.
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A deep look at how the smartphone era has reshaped childhood and what parents can do to protect their children's mental health.