Build Your Network of Support
The earlier you learn about good breastfeeding practices and connect with good resources, the better your chances are for meeting your breastfeeding goals. The following links, professionals, and organizations offer you the tools you need.
Trusted Resources
Uzazi village
Uzazi Village is a nonprofit organization dedicated to decreasing maternal and infant health inequity among Black and Brown communities. Through education, support, and advocacy, Uzazi Village works to improve perinatal health in the Kansas City community and around the country. We work every day to build a respectful and supportive healthcare system that fosters equitable and sustainable outcomes in maternal and infant health.
Touch of Gold
Touch of Gold is a nonprofit organization that centers minority populations on the journey of motherhood. Our purpose is to be the bridge between mothers and the support necessary to achieve healthy pregnancies, fulfilling births, successful nursing experiences, empowered parenting, and enriched lives.
Centers for disease control and prevention:
breastfeeding
CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public’s health.
Melanated Maternal
South Carolina
Melanated Maternal Support, is a CLC ran, inclusive, and fact-based lactation counseling service. My goal is to make lactation care affordable and accessible to ALL dyads, but POC in particular. I offer a variety of virtual and in-person options for new parents, caregivers, and veteran breast/chest feeders alike.
The Beauty of Motherhood
At The Beauty of Motherhood, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the issue of the community concerning breastfeeding challenges. This is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
Enriched Lactation
Mishawaka, IN
Virtual prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding consultations. Enrich(ed) Lactation’s mission is to (ed)ucate and empower families
on the generational value of human milk. Breastfeeding is not transactional. It’s an investment!
The Milk + Honey co.
Atlanta/Riverdale, GA
I am committed to providing quality services for an optimal pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding journey transitioning into a thriving postpartum.
Birth is sacred, spiritual and intimate. My services provide the space to be vulnerable and confident to provide you with an optimal laboring experience. Your birth team and environment influences your laboring, breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.
The Lactation Pharmacist
I'm Dr. Leslie Southard, an expert on medications during pregnancy and lactation. I'm a licensed pharmacist and a certified lactation counselor. I’m here to support YOU.
