Breastfeeding Websites

La Leche League International- LLL is the “Mother” of all breastfeeding sites, and LLL offers a
wide range of information for mothers who work outside the home too.  Many LLL Groups
can be found around the globe, and those overseas are often found on or near military bases. 
You can find a listing of Groups, Leaders, Warmlines in your area, chat boards and lots of information at this great website.

Kellymom.com-This is the clearinghouse of breastfeeding information on the web.  Kelly is an IBCLC and she thoroughly researches all of the breastfeeding information she posts and keeps
it up-to-date.  If you can’t find it here, it probably hasn’t been written about yet!

International Lactation Consultants Association-ILCA is the professional orginazation for IBCLCs.
If you need to find an IBCLC in your area, go to this website and click on their “Find a LC” link.  From there you will be given a listing of the IBCLC’s in your area.  A Board Certifed Lactation Consultant is worth her weight in gold.  If you don’t know what an IBCLC is, see my FAQ on Lactation Consultants.

Breastfeeding.com-this is a very popular site for breastfeeding information, Q&A with an
Expert, discussion boards, videos, chat rooms, fun stuff and a LC directory.

Promom-If you are looking for down and dirty reasons why you should breastfeed, this is your site.  Promom offers 101 Reasons to breastfeed, many breastfeeding articles and related links,
as well as a plethora of other advocacy resources.

Breastfeeding Made Simple- Just as the title implies, this site (and book) present breastfeeding
as the biological norm and that breastfeeding is much simpler if mothers follow the “Seven
Natural Laws” of breastfeeding. This site has a wealth of links to breastfeeding information.

Work and Pump-This is an older site, but still very relevant for the working mother. 
While not military specific, many of the tips and tricks still apply or can be modified to suit the military mother going back to work at 6 weeks.

  Product Websites    

Breast Pumps-The best and most efficient breastpumps for the military mother,   see my FAQ on breastpumps regarding used pumps and 'cheap' pumps.
Ameda -One of the leaders in terms of quality and price with a range of pumps from hand  to hospital-grade rental pumps.
Freemie - A new system for hands-free pumping, using the pump you already own.
Medela - Well-known and respected pumps with suberp quality and efficiency, everything from hand to hospital-grade pumps.

Pumping Accessories - items that make pumping a bit easier!
Bravado Bras - The leader in nursing bras, these bras ARE stylish and will last for years!
Easy Expression Bustier - Hands-free pumping bras to make pumping easier.
Lily Padz - silicone breast pads to wear under your uniform, no more leaking!!
Sensible Lines Milk Trays - Niether a bottle nor a bag, these are trays to freeze your milk and the frozen 'milk sticks' drop right into a bottle.   

                                                      Military Websites
Air Force Aid Society - Emergency funds and Budgeting for Baby classes available.
Army Emergency Relief - Emergency funds and resources.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance - Emergency funds and resources, including a baby layette.
Military One Source - One stop resource for military information and support, including parenting resources.
Mom2Mom - Army breastfeeding support group, available at some installations.
New Parent Support Program/Team - DOD-mandated parenting program available to all services, offering parenting information and skills from Prenatal through age 5.
NMCRS - The Navy and Marine Corps relief agency, has a Budgeting for Baby class and a Visiting Nurse program.