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Frequently Asked Questions

Topics

General Questions
Questions about Mother
         Breast Concerns
         Nutrition Concerns
         Social Concerns
         Birth Control Options
Questions about Baby

Lactation Consultants

Lactation consultants referred to throughout this section may be reached through WIC, hospital breastfeeding warm lines, La Leche League of Rhode Island, and private practices.


Sources

Answers to questions adapted from: The National Women’s Health Information Center: Breastfeeding and An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for African-American Women, Office of
Women’s Health, Department of Health and Human Services; New Mother’s Guide to
Breastfeeding, American Academy of Pediatrics; Rhode Island Breastfeeding Coalition
(answers may be adapted from USDA Using Loving Support to Make Breastfeeding Work campaign materials).
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  • Home
    • Vision & Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
  • For Families
    • Benefits of Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Maternity Care Practices
    • Breastfeeding Support >
      • Prenatal Classes
      • Warm Lines
      • Outpatient Services
      • Postpartum Support Groups/Classes
      • Medications & Breastfeeding
      • Postpartum Depression
    • Pumping & Storing Breastmilk
    • Health Insurance Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • General Questions
      • Questions About Mother
      • Questions About Baby
  • Employers
    • The Business Case for Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace Award
  • Healthcare Providers
    • Physicians' Committee for Breastfeeding in Rhode Island
    • Criteria for Breastfeeding Referral
    • Health Insurance Resources
    • Medications & Breastfeeding
    • Clinical & Continuing Education Links
  • Breastfeeding Advocacy
    • Breastfeeding Laws
  • Join Us
  • Links
  • RIBC Calendar
  • Lactation Providers