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The Lactation Lady, LLC Recommended Links, DVDs, and
Books

Breastfeeding:

My favorite website for breastfeeding information, kellymom.com This website is run by Lactation
Consultant Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC and it is BRILLANT! The site is easy to navigate and has links to
ALL the latest and greatest on the Web. The site is good for all parents and health care professionals
who are looking for more information on lactation issues.

La Leche League International; The grassroots organization that historically has supported, promoted,
and most importantly protected a woman's right to breastfeed her infant.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Use the search function to research any
parenting/childcare topic. What are the standard care practices? Visit the "Parenting Corner" and learn
about current health care topics.

The Breastfeeding Policy of the AAP; Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk. This is a must read for
all new parents. What are the known benefits of breastfeeding? What are the recommendations of the
health care professionals?

Breastfeeding.com; An all inclusive website for great breastfeeding information; not only is it educational
it is FUN too!

Childbirth:

Lamaze; Familiarize yourself with the Six Care Practices that support normal birth.

The Childbirth Connection ; A non profit organization that focuses on providing parents and health care
providers evidenced based information on pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period.

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN); Educating families on a delivery process that involves
major abdominal surgery, focusing on evidenced based information.

The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services; Promoting wellness model of maternity care.

3D Animation of Pelvic Outlet/Birth; This is a non graphic video depicting the pelvic activity and fetal
movement that take place during the delivery process.

Parenting:

Dr. William Sears; This is a great website for information on childbirth, breastfeeding, and all parenting
issues. I am a big fan of anything written by this family.

Attachment Parenting International; I love attachment parenting. It just make sense!

Fun & Fabulous:

Hathor the Cow Goddess and the Evolution Revolution; Do not miss the talented cartoons drawn and
narrated by Heather Cushman-Dowdee. Empower yourselves! and her new website, Mama is!

Local Links:

Local GYMVOREE owner and mom, Kathy Froelich, knows how important play and music are for
childrens' growth and development. Local moms and dads LOVE the FUN they have attending her
Gymboree classes in Ocean and Howell, NJ. To learn more visit Kathy's blog, http://themamablog.com/.

Mommy Moves; exercise after delivery can be fun and include the baby. Lori Sawyer and her staff know
just how to help you get back in shape, visit her website to find out about classes in your local area,
http://www.mommy-moves.com/

The Lactation Lady, LLC
Cassandra P. Leahy
BA, RN, MSN, LCCE, IBCLC, RLC

Breastfeeding Cafe, by Barbara L. Behrmann

A wonderful collection of personal breastfeeding stories that
highlight specific issues in the U.S. A great way for mothers to
learn about challenges that women face when breastfeeding in a
culture that is not
as supportive as it could be.

Learn how mothers overcome obstacles and let the stories
empower you to make positive breastfeeding
choices.

I LOVED reading this book!

Parenting:

The Vaccine Book, by Dr. Robert Sears

Do you know how many parents I meet who tell me that their
children received vaccinations at their
pediatrician's office, but are unable to tell me what the vaccinations
were and what they were given for.

Be an informed consumer and your childrens' advocate. Know what
the vaccinations are recommended, what they are used for, when
they are recommended to be given, and if there are any concerns
or controversies.

The Happiest Baby on the Block DVD, by Dr. Harvey Karp

This will change the way you parent your newborn. Wouldn't it be
great if you had the power to calm any infant. Dr. Harvey Karp
uses techniques that have been used for centuries to quite babies,
but he puts them together in a neat package that makes it easy
and fun for new parents to remember and master.

This is a must have for new dads. I have shown the film in my
Baby Care Classes for years and dads really like to claim these
techniques as their own.

This is an excellent gift for new parents (the book is good, but
seeing Dr. Karp's techniques in action is better).

The No Cry Sleep Solution, by Elizabeth Pantley
(recommended by Dr. William Sears)

One of the greatest issues all new parents struggle with is lack of
sleep. Letting the baby cry it out was never an option for me, but
that did not mean that I wanted to be awake all night either.

Finding the right approach and learning the sleep habits of your
little one, will make your nights go much easier.

Recommended Books and DVDs

Childbirth:

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, by Ina May Gaskin

Midwife Ina May Gaskin offers expecting mothers encouragement
and guidance, promoting natural childbirth practices. Her
experience on "The Farm", a commune in Summertown,
Tennessee is legendary.

Health care professionals who work in the maternal/child field
recognize that medical interventions in the delivery process can
cause complications and often interfere in the natural process of
childbirth. This is a must read for expectant mothers.

The personal stories are wonderful and empowering (plus they
will bring a tear of joy to your eye).

A Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer

Do you want to learn about medical interventions that are used in
today's hospitals? How do routine interventions such as IV
therapy, restriction of food & fluid, restriction of movement,
electronic fetal monitoring, and epiduralsand other medications
affect birthing outcomes?

Be an informed consumer and an active participant in the birth of
your baby

Breastfeeding:

Breastfeeding Made Simple, by Nancy Mohrbacher and
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

This book is a wonderful addition to any prenatal library. Well
written with emphasis on the basics. This book will get any
familiy off to a good start.

So That's What They're For 3rd Ed, by Janet Tamaro

A humorous and witty book, perfect for any mom planning on
breastfeeding. An easy read and a great way to prepare for your
newborn.