Sharen Medrano, IBCLC, MPA

• NEW! Support for New Parents -  Clara I. Rodriguez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 8 years experience, provides home visits to help parents transition into their new role. Clara comes to your home and works out a plan that is most suitable for you and your family. Her interest in working with new parents stems from her her belief that that our earliest relationships and family patterns matter deeply for the rest of our lives.  To arrange for a consultation, contact Clara at clara_cerda@hotmail.com or 845-825 2796.
  
  
• La Leche League International -  In particular, I really like the forums which were a great source of support during my breastfeeding experience. (When everyone else is asleep, those moms are up and ready to answer your questions!
  
  
• Choices in Childbirth
  An excellent organization which publishes a booklet, available on their site, with great information on enabling parents to make an informed decision about their birth.
  

• Kelly Mom
  Great web site for information on parenting and breastfeeding.
  
  
• Breastfeeding On-line
  More great breastfeeding advice, including the hand-outs of Dr. Jack Newman on many subjects, including herbs and domperidone.
  
  
• Work and pump
  Information on breastfeeding for working moms.
  

• Dr. James McKenna
  Research on safe co-sleeping.
  
  
• Dr. Thomas Hale
  Information on medications and breastmilk.
  
  
• American Academy of Pediatrics
  The AAP Policy on Breastfeeding recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continuing (along with solids) for at least the first year, and thereafter as long as the mother desires. Go directly to the Policy on Breastfeeding.

 
 

 
The Breast Crawl

I've seen this video numerous times at breastfeeding conferences, but no matter how many times I see it, I am always so impressed by what
a baby can do.

Click here to see video