Our Favorite Online Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding might be natural, but that doesn’t mean it comes naturally. Breastfeeding is a skill that you and your baby will need to learn and practice. Even if you have breastfed before, each baby will be different.
In addition to the practical parts of breastfeeding, you may always want to know about what common over-the-counter medications are safe to take when breastfeeding, how to store breastmilk, how to get your baby to take a bottle, or what foods you should avoid when breastfeeding.
The internet is vast and full of information on every topic you could ever want to know. That vastness can also make it challenging to sort through the abundance of information and find the best evidence-based and up-to-date info about breastfeeding.
To help, we have compiled a list of our favorite online resources for breastfeeding and chestfeeding parents in the United States. We recommend you bookmark this post so you can come back when you have questions or run into an infant feeding challenge!
Looking for in-person support with breastfeeding or newborn care? We have Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists and Lactation Consultants nationwide to provide both virtual and in-person breastfeeding support. Begin the matching process to find help.
There are some fantastic resources available on the internet to assist you with your breastfeeding journey. Our favorite online classes, websites, and databases are listed below.
Best Online Breastfeeding Classes
Milkology’s The Ultimate Breastfeeding Class is self-paced and includes 13 videos and a troubleshooting guide.
Milky Mama has an excellent online breastfeeding class at a great budget-friendly price!
Medela’s Breastfeeding University is a short and sweet introductory breastfeeding course that you can complete in under two hours!
Milkology also has a class for exclusively pumping parents, The Ultimate Exclusive Pumping Class!
Best Virtual Breastfeeding Support Groups
KellyMom has been an abundant online resource for breastfeeding parents for over 20 years! Join the KellyMom Breastfeeding Support Facebook group.
La Leche League International promotes breastfeeding word wide, with an emphasis on peer support. Search “La Leche League” under groups on Facebook to find a local online support group in your area.
Milky Mamas hosts an active virtual breastfeeding support group, also on Facebook.
Medications and Breastfeeding
For information on breastfeeding and medications (including herbs and natural remedies), we suggest checking out the KellyMom page ‘How do I determine if a medication is safe for a breastfeeding mother?’.
The LactMed® Drugs and Lactation Database allows you to explore the levels of specific substances in breast milk and infant blood and the possible adverse effects on your baby.
One-on-One Virtual Support
Reach out to us to search for IBCLCs in your area! We will connect you with board-certified lactation consultants, many of whom now offer virtual consultations.
Great One Stop Shop
Lactation Link is a phenomenal resource with free and paid courses, webinars, and private consults available.
Use the Internet to Bring Personalized Support to You!
Depending on where you live and what the current pandemic-related health measures are, you may be able to choose in-person support. Where allowed, we have postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists available to provide breastfeeding support and other postpartum care in your home. The professionals we work with are taking every precaution to ensure your family is safe while getting the help you need. All you need to do is complete our online form, and we will send professional profiles straight to your inbox. Virtual support is also available.