Resources
I have personally compiled this list for you. These are sites I have come across during my practice, independent studies and in courses I have attended. These are all free online resources and contain reliable, scientific evidence-based and (mostly) unbiased information for new parents.
Healthy Parents Healthy Children: MyHealth.Alberta.ca Network
A helpful, concise source for everything from latch to urine and stool output to supplementing.
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Stanford Medicine
This page is an amazing resource for new parents who are wanting current, proven, science-based information on breastfeeding; videos and written resources. Recommended: ‘Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding” video, ‘Hand Expression of Breastmilk’ video & ‘Well Fed Baby Checklist’
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Stanford Medicine
This page is an amazing resource for new parents who are wanting current, proven, science-based information on breastfeeding; videos and written resources. Recommended: ‘Preparing for Successful Breastfeeding” video, ‘Hand Expression of Breastmilk’ video & ‘Well Fed Baby Checklist’
visit resourceBaby Sleep Information Source
Funnily, this UK-based site used to be called Infant Sleep Information Source (I will let you figure out that acronym- I was happy when they changed it!). This site has a wealth of information on why babies sleep the way they do, the requirement of their sleep patterns on brain development, SIDS and safe sleep for babies, parental tiredness, etc.
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Baby Sleep Information Source
Funnily, this UK-based site used to be called Infant Sleep Information Source (I will let you figure out that acronym- I was happy when they changed it!). This site has a wealth of information on why babies sleep the way they do, the requirement of their sleep patterns on brain development, SIDS and safe sleep for babies, parental tiredness, etc.
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Online databases for medications and other chemicals and their potential impact breastfeeding. Provides scientific summaries of the most current, evidence-based information on a wide variety of medications. Keep in mind: there are very few medications that are deemed unsafe during breastfeeding; many of the medications on this list will note unknown effects during breastfeeding, mainly due to a lack of studies (and the ethical implications of testing medications on breastfeeding dyads); ALWAYS check with your family doctor or pediatrician before starting any medication, herbal remedy, or vitamin.
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Lactation Education Resource
An amazing source for handouts on a huge variety of topics. From the basics of latch and positioning to early recognition and management of mastitis, this site has you covered!
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Alabama Tongue Tie Center
This is pediatric dentist, Dr. Richard Baxter's clinic. Dr. Baxter's book, Tongue Tied, has been a bestseller and is an easy to understand resource for parents and professionals. This website has a lot of great information on tongue-tie facts and procedures. There are also several videos that demonstrate how a tongue tie can affect speech, feeding, and sleep.
visit resourceLa Leche League of Canada
The La Leche League is a non-profit organization that facilitates parent-to-parent peer support. The website has information about how to access supports, as well as fact sheets that cover common breastfeeding questions.
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