Lactation Resources

Community Resources

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Lactation nurses with Penn’s Department of Women’s Health offer a support line (215-662-2361) for breastfeeding questions and concerns. A lactation nurse will return your call within 24-48 hours.  Childbirth and parent education programs are offered free of charge for Penn staff and faulty.  These classes fill fast, early registration is recommended.

Pennsylvania Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital offers a support line (215-829-3644), a lactation center, pre-natal breastfeeding classes, and support groups for breastfeeding parents. The hospital’s Solutions for Women boutique provides breastfeeding and maternity support products from nursing bras and abdominal supports to breast pumps, breastfeeding pillows and more.

Breastfeeding Resource Center
This Montgomery County non-profit center (215-886-2433) provides expert clinical and educational breastfeeding services such as support groups, parent classes, and services offered by certified lactation consultants.

the Village, South Jersey
Formerly the South Jersey Breastfeeding Center, this South New Jersey non-profit center provides expert clinical and educational breastfeeding services such as support groups, parent classes, and services offered by certified lactation consultants.

Philly Queer Douala Collective
This is an evolving resource list for queer and trans birthing people & families.  It includes virtual groups, childbirth education classes, in-person groups, specialized care, and other community resources.

Philadelphia Department of Health
Learn about resources and programs offered by the City of Philadelphia to support breast/chestfeeding parents.

Other Resources

U.S. Breastfeeding Committee
On this site you will find the latest breastfeeding news, updates on legislation and policy, coalition information and more.

National Women’s Health Information Center
Run by the Department of Health and Human Services, this center offers advice and information for breast/chestfeeding parents.

International Lactation Consultant Association
This worldwide network of lactation professionals can help you find a local lactation consultant and provides support for breast/chestfeeding parents.

La Leche League
Get assistance with breast/chestfeeding from a variety of resources including podcasts, parent-to-parent forums, and frequently asked questions.

The Bump Breastfeeding
This comprehensive website offers breast/chestfeeding resources from A to Z, including video and photo galleries, new parent forums, articles about breastfeeding, nationwide directories for lactation specialists, and more.

March of Dimes
Learn about successful breast/chestfeeding strategies and related lactation topics.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The CDC is committed to increasing breast/chestfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breast/chestfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public's health.  

You and your family should screen any providers, resources, and facilities for you and your children thoroughly.  The list of resources is intended to inform you; however, you should take time to vet and determine whether any resource is appropriate for you and your family, and to ensure your child's development and safety.