Breastfeeding
Although breastfeeding is one of the most natural things we can do to care for our children, it does not always come easily, and there are definitely occasions when many mothers need support. We are fortunate in the TriCities area to have a large network of breastfeeding supporters, including lactation consultants, breastfeeding product merchants, and other breastfeeding mothers willing to offer support.
Local Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League of Bristol TN/VA - support groups in Bristol, Damascus, and Johnson City
BABE Breastfeeding Coalition of Northeast Tennessee
The Nursing Nook - pumps and supplies in Johnson City, TN
Breastfeeding Essentials - Breastfeeding consultations, supplies, and support group in Kingsport, TN
Local Health Departments - classes, support groups, WIC
Lactation Consultants
Other Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League International
Kellymom
The National Women's Health Information Center
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Breastfeeding Helpline 800-994-9662
Breastfeeding.com
Bottle Feeding
For those mothers who, for whatever reason, are not breastfeeding, it is possible to achieve some of the benefits of breastfeeding by "bottle nursing" your child. By holding the child in breastfeeding position while feeding and engaging an alert child with eye contact, caresses, and warm words, a mother can initiate a secure attachment with her child. Read More.
Although breastfeeding is one of the most natural things we can do to care for our children, it does not always come easily, and there are definitely occasions when many mothers need support. We are fortunate in the TriCities area to have a large network of breastfeeding supporters, including lactation consultants, breastfeeding product merchants, and other breastfeeding mothers willing to offer support.
Local Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League of Bristol TN/VA - support groups in Bristol, Damascus, and Johnson City
BABE Breastfeeding Coalition of Northeast Tennessee
The Nursing Nook - pumps and supplies in Johnson City, TN
Breastfeeding Essentials - Breastfeeding consultations, supplies, and support group in Kingsport, TN
Local Health Departments - classes, support groups, WIC
Lactation Consultants
Other Breastfeeding Resources
La Leche League International
Kellymom
The National Women's Health Information Center
American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Breastfeeding Helpline 800-994-9662
Breastfeeding.com
Bottle Feeding
For those mothers who, for whatever reason, are not breastfeeding, it is possible to achieve some of the benefits of breastfeeding by "bottle nursing" your child. By holding the child in breastfeeding position while feeding and engaging an alert child with eye contact, caresses, and warm words, a mother can initiate a secure attachment with her child. Read More.
