Here is a culmination of many websites, phone numbers, and locations where you can find breastfeeding support in your area! HELP IS AVAILABLE! Every mother should be given the chance to find help with breastfeeding, and the following establishments offer just that.
International
LactMed – Online database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
United States
National Breastfeeding Helpline – 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446)
La Leche League USA Breastfeeding Helpline – 1-877-4-LALECHE (1-877-452-5324)
InfantRisk Center Helpline – (806) 352-2519 – the InfantRisk Center, headed by Dr. Thomas Hale (author of “Medications and Mothers’ Milk”), is dedicated to providing up-to-date evidence-based information on the use of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
ZipMilk.org – a project of the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc., has state-specific listings maintained by state breastfeeding coalitions.
United Kingdom
La Leche League Great Britain – 0845 120 2918
National Breastfeeding Helpline – 0300 100 0212
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers Helpline – 08444 122 949
The Breastfeeding Network Helplines – phone help in English, Bengali, Sylheti, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi
NCT Breastfeeding Line – 0300 330 0771
Australia
Australian Breastfeeding Association National Breastfeeding Helpline – 1-800-mum-to-mum (1-800-686-268)
Bulgaria
National Helpline for LLL Bulgaria – +359-888-555-385
Denmark
France
LLL France – 01 39 584 584
GALACTEE France Hotline
Canada
MotherRisk Helpline – 1-877-439-2744 – from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
LLL Quebec (French) – 1-866-allaiter
LLL Canada (English) – 1-800-665-4324
Fédération Québécoise Nourri-Source (Quebec)
New Zealand
New Zealand Breastfeeding Help from the Ministry of Health
Singapore
Breastfeeding Mothers’ Support Group Counselling Helpline – 6339-3558
If you have more support locations, websites, or hotlines, please feel free to leave a comment so that I can add to this list!
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