Breast EngorgementOther Places To Get HelpOrganizations| American Academy of Family
Physicians | |
P.O. Box 11210 | | Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-1210 | | Web Address: | www.familydoctor.org | | | The American Academy of Family Physicians produces a variety of
health-related educational materials. Its Web site offers a health library and
bulletin board, news, and comments sections. |
| | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
(ACOG) | | 409 12th Street SW | | P.O. Box 96920 | | Washington, DC 20090-6920 | | Phone: | (202) 638-5577 | | E-mail: | resources@acog.org | | Web Address: | www.acog.org | | | American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a
nonprofit organization of professionals who provide health care for women,
including teens. The ACOG Resource Center publishes manuals and patient
education materials. The Web site has information on many women's health
topics, including reproductive health, breast-feeding, violence, and quitting
smoking. |
| | La Leche League International (LLLI) | | 1400 North Meacham Road | | Schaumburg, IL 60173-4808 | | Phone: | 1-800-LA-LECHE (1-800-525-3243) (847) 519-7730 | | Fax: | (847) 519-0035 | | TDD: | (847) 592-7570 | | E-mail: | LaLecheEmail@aol.com | | Web Address: | www.lalecheleague.org | | | La Leche League International (LLLI) offers information and
encouragement—mainly through personal help—to all mothers who want to
breast-feed their babies. It also offers support and information about
breast-feeding babies with various disabilities, such as cleft lip or cleft
palate. Call for information about a chapter in your area. |
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| | Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW | Last Updated: July 5, 2007 | | Medical Review: | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology | © 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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