Important Resources

 

Infant Risk Center

If you ever have a question regarding a medication or supplement this is the number to call. They will tell you about the medication you are being prescribed or supplement you are considering taking and ensure that it is safe while nursing or suggest an alternative. This is just a great resource to refer to whenever you are questioning if something you are going to take can affect your milk or your child.

ABM STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)

This is the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s statement on COVID-19. Visit this page for the statement and links to latest research.

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization shares their breastfeeding recommendation as well as recent news and research from around the world.

Centers for disease control

The CDC is a good resource to view recommendations, data, and toolkits that may help you on your breastfeeding journey.

American academy of pediatrics

The AAP shares breastfeeding recommendations, contraindications, current research, advocacy and more.

Pennsylvania’s Freedom to Breastfeed Act

The Freedom to Breastfeed Act permits a mother to nurse her child in public; and provides that breastfeeding may not be considered a nuisance, indecent exposure, sexual conduct or obscenity. Read the full act here.

Women's law project

Here you can read about your rights as a pumping, breastfeeding/chestfeeding person as well as contact the Women’s Law Project with any questions regarding the law as it pertains to you.

Dr. ghaheri tongue tie research

Dr. Ghaheri has a lot of research and information listed on his website, on his blog, and on his Facebook page. It is a valuable resource to learn and educate yourself!

Tongue Tied Babies Support Group

This Facebook group is a great resource to hear from other families who have children who have had a frenotomy. This is anecdotal, but you may find this helpful for support and education.

Tongue Tied Adults Support Group

This Facebook group is a great resource to learn how ties may affect a person into adulthood either for your own knowledge or to decide on your own treatment should you have one. This is anecdotal, but may be helpful for you.

Infant laser dentistry-What is a tongue tie?

Dr. Paul Bahn has done a great job with his explanation and photos about tongue and lip ties and the revision process. I would recommend clicking through the different links on his website to view more information about the revision process and frequently asked questions.