There are many sites and stores that cater to the nursing mother. Here is my short list.

Lactation Consultants
International Lactation Consultant Association
1500 Sunday Dr., Ste. 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-861-5577
www.ilca.org
info@ilca.org
You can search through its Web site to find a lactation consultant in your area.


Breast Pumps and Supplies
Medela, Inc.
Breastfeeding National Network
800-TELL-YOU
www.medela.com
Medela makes excellent pumps to rent and own, along with parts, bras, breast shells, footstools, special-needs feeding supplies, and many other breast-feeding products. Call to find nursing bras, a breast-feeding specialist in your area, and where to rent a breast pump.

The Pump Station
2415 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica,CA 90403
877-842-7867 * 310-826-5774
www.pumpstation.cominfo@pumpstation.com
This is the ultimate store for nursing mothers. It has everything including a huge line of nursing bras and clothes, nursing pillows, pumps, pump supplies, baby clothes, and a large selection of books. It also holds classes and has lactation consultants and support groups. Right now it serves the Los Angeles area.


Nursing Pillow
My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
www.zenoffproducts.com
The Zenoff Products Web site lists where to buy My Brest Friend both online and in stores. I recommend a quick online browse because prices vary. I've seen My Brest Friend pillows go for as much as $54 at a baby store and for as little as $32 online.



Baby Carriers
BabyBjorn
www.babybjorn.com
Almost every baby store I have shopped at carried the ubiquitous BabyBjörn carrier. You can also order a catalog from its Web site. I have met women who have had success nursing their babies while they carried them in this carrier.

The New Native Baby Carrier
800-646-1682
www.newnativebaby.com
I used the BabyBjörn with Sophie but became a true convert to this sling with Eben.  The smooth lightweight cotton fabric holds up well, it comes in all different colors including black, and it is seamless with no rings, belts, or snaps. I was able to nurse my son on several occasions while wearing him in the sling. 



Mother to Mother Support
La Leche League International
1400 N. Meacham Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
800-La-Leche
www.lalecheleague.org
You can find a support group through its Web site, by calling the 800-number, or by checking with your local hospital.


Nursing Clothes
Motherwear
800-950-2500
www.motherwear.com
Motherwear has a wide variety of nursing bras, along with sleep bras and many other clothes with flaps and pull-away panels.You'll also do well browsing the Web; there are many sites that carry nursing bras and like.

 

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