A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding lactation.

     2024-01-02 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A collection of websites supporting lactation (chest- and breastfeeding) and the Baby Friendly Initiative.

       2022-05-03 – Website

This National Library of Medicine peer reviewed database for professionals provides information on drugs and chemicals and their effects on breastmilk and lactation. Where appropriate, therapeutic alternatives are provided.

   2020-01-08 – Other

A collection of PEN handouts that are lactation friendly.

  2018-11-26 – Handout Collection

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding breastfeeding.

  2022-10-31 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

This French Public Health Agency of Canada manual provides professionals with information and strategies to develop community programs that support breastfeeding.

  2022-05-10 – Community Resources

This Public Health Agency of Canada manual provides professionals with information and strategies to develop community programs that support breastfeeding.

  2022-05-10 – Community Resources

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) website for professionals provides international guidelines for pasteurized donor human milk and other related publications. A new section on COVID-19 and milk banking and donor milk has been added. The HMBANA also provides accreditation for non-profit milk banks in the USA and Canada and a listing of milk banks in North America. Link is provided to the European Milk Bank Association.

  2022-05-04 – Website

These American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guidelines and companion update provide an overview of the management and treatment of infant jaundice.

These WHO guidelines provide professionals with evidence-based recommendations on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding including establishing breastfeeding, feeding practices and needs of infants and creating an enabling environment.

          2022-05-10 – Manual/Guide