Lactation Management Resources on the Internet

Breastfeeding of infants, especially during the first six months of life, has become an emerging area of concern for health care professionals. As such, a number of Internet sites have emerged for both the health care professional and the nursing mother. Topics covered include the physiological, emotional, and economic benefits of breastfeeding, how to properly breastfeed, the biology of milk production, the laws regarding breastfeeding, and a number of organizations which support breastfeeding.