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La Leche League

International. 3500 groups. Founded 1956. Support and education for breastfeeding mothers. Group discussions, personal help, classes and conferences. Publishes literature on breastfeeding and parenting. Bi-monthly newsletter and phone support network. Assistance with starting new groups.

Write:

La Leche League International

P.O. Box 4079

Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079

Voice: 1-800-525-3243 (day) or 847-519-7730

Fax: 847-969-0460

TDD: 847-592-7570

Website: http://www.lalecheleague.org

Verified: 11/1/2011

Lamaze International

International. Founded 1960. Dedicated to promoting normal, natural, healthy and fulfilling childbearing, breastfeeding and early parenting experiences through education, advocacy and reform. Newsletter and publications.

Write:

Lamaze International

2025 M St, N.W., Suite 800

Washington, DC 20036-3309

Voice: 1-800-368-4404 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm EST)

Fax: 202-367-2128

Website: http://www.lamaze.org

E-mail: info@lamaze.org

Verified: 2/29/2012

National Association of Mothers' Centers

National. 30 sites. Founded 1975. Support, local discussion groups, activities regarding parenting, pregnancy, childbirth and work/life issues. Plus webinars and parenting blog on website. National and some local newsletters, conference and advocacy. Has up-to-date information on contacting local Mothers' Center programs, starting a center and how employers in NY/NJ/CT can offer a program for working parents.

Voice: 1-877-939-6667or 516-939-6667

Fax: 516-750-5365

Website: http://www.motherscenter.org

E-mail: info@motherscenter.org

Verified: 8/26/2011

Preeclampsia Foundation

Online. Organization dedicated to providing support, funding research, raising public awareness and education for those whose lives have been touched by preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders while pregnant. Forums.

Website: http://www.preeclampsia.org

Verified: 9/20/2011

Sidelines High Risk Pregnancy Support

National network. Founded 1991. Trained former high risk pregnancy moms provide support to current high risk patients and their families. Provides educational resources, advocacy and emotional support via phone and e-mail.

Write:

Sidelines National Support Network

P.O. Box 1808

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Voice: 1-888-447-4754

Fax: 949-497-5598

Website: http://www.sidelines.org

E-mail: sidelines@sidelines.org

Verified: 3/30/2012

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