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Organizational Resources

Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition

"Arizona Department of Health Breastfeeding Program is a statewide, community based coalition created to address breastfeeding issues, policy development, and increase breastfeeding rates through education, public awareness, and supportive programming. Arizona Department of Health Breastfeeding Program works to increase rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration in order to improve the health of Arizona's families." Extensive array of resources and guidelines, including a "Tucson Breastfeeding Resources" section under "Arizona Breastfeeding Resources."

University Medical Center (UMC)

"UMC is a private, nonprofit hospital located at the Arizona Health Sciences Center, adjacent to The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. AHSC includes the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the School of Health-Related Professions as well as the University Physicians medical group…." Access the "Labor and Delivery" Department and go to "Breastfeeding Your Baby" under "Related Links."

Lactation Consultant Services

UA Life & Work Connections is partnering with UMC lactation consultant, Renee Palting, RN, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), to offer individualized, voluntary, short-term support to students and benefits-eligible employees free of charge. Please call (520) 621-4365 (MST) for more information about this unique
pilot program.

La Leche League

"La Leche League was founded to give information and encouragement, mainly through personal help, to all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. While complementing the care of the physician and other health care professionals, it recognizes the unique importance of one mother helping another to perceive the needs of her child and to learn the best means of fulfilling those needs." Highlights include helpful "Frequently Asked Questions-FAQs."

American Academy of Pediatrics

"The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults." Utilize the "search" capabilities by entering the term "breastfeeding" for an overview of relevant articles, etc.

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

"The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. Its mission is to unite into one association members of the various medical specialties with this common." Access the "Links" section to review additional resources.

Commercial Resources

UA Life & Work Connections encourages parents to consult their health care professionals regarding recommendations for breast pump manufacturers.