This is your comprehensive directory of services for the needs you have told us you have.  If something is not listed here that you would like to see, let us know what's missing at support@babiesandmoms.com.

Babiesandmoms.com  ~  http://www.babiesandmoms.com/

Babiesandmoms was founded to reach out to the breastfeeding community by providing board certified lactation services, hard-to-find products, and other specialized breastfeeding and baby care services.  Their goal is to provide an education to those parents who are seeking it and to provide real life solutions to real world problems parents face.  Be sure to check out the information archives at http://www.babiesandmoms.com/archives.

Dolphin Yoga and Doula Center ~ http://www.dolphinyoga.com/
A beautiful, tranquil space nestled away in San Mateo, DYDC will help you discover health and well being by offering yoga, Pilates, Reiki, fitness training and nutritional counseling.  For the mom-to-be they provide birth and postpartum doulas, childbirth education and hypnosis for childbirth.  By taking a holistic and fact based approach to wellness services, they create a safe and nurturing environment to provide a well rounded experience for families.

Maternity Xchange ~ http://www.maternityxchange.com/

A mobile maternity shop selling discounted brand-name and designer maternity clothing in the San Francisco Bay Area. They carry a great selection of both new and consignment merchandise, everything from Gap and Mimi Maternity to Pea in the Pod and Diane von Furstenberg. You'll find lines like Japanese Weekend, Olian, Seven for all Mankind, Juliet Dream, and many more. We help make stylish, brand-name maternity apparel accessible to everyone.

La Leche League International  ~  http://www.lalecheleague.org/

La Leche League was founded to give information and encouragement, mainly through personal help, to all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. While complementing the care of the physician and other health care professionals, it recognizes the unique importance of one mother helping another to perceive the needs of her child and to learn the best means of fulfilling those needs.

International Lactation Consultants Association  ~  http://www.ilca.org/

ILCA is the professional organization for IBCLC's (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) whose mission is to advance the lactation consultant profession through leadership, advocacy, professional development, and research.

Human Milk Banking Association of North America  ~  http://www.hmbana.com/

Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) goal is to provide a network of human milk banks in North America along with providing education of the benefits of human milk for medical and research purposes.  This site also has the links to milk banks throughout the USA.

International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners  ~  http://www.iblce.org/

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) is a non-profit corporation, established to develop and administer a voluntary certification program for lactation consultants.  Founded in 1985, it administers annual examinations, in eight languages, at numerous sites around the world.

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine  ~  http://www.bfmed.org/

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation.  Its' mission is to unite, into one association, members of the various medical specialties with this common purpose.

The Maloney Bill - Protecting Women's Right to Breastfeed  ~ http://www.house.gov/maloney/issues/womenchildren/breastfeeding/index.html

Rep. Carolyn Maloney was the first to introduce a comprehensive bill promoting breastfeeding and protecting women who choose to breastfeed.  This site includes many documents and legislation that directly relate to breastfeeding in general, along with protecting and promoting a womans' right to nurse her child.

The American Academy of Pediatrics  ~  http://www.aap.org/

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, social health, & well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.  To this purpose, the AAP and its' members dedicate their efforts and resources.  It also publishes manuals on such topics as infectious diseases and school health.  In its' public education efforts, the AAP produces patient education materials and a series of child care books written by AAP members.

American Dietetic Association  ~  http://www.eatright.org/

The Mission of the American Dietetic Association is to improve the nutritional health of the public.  Through education, research, and public awareness initiatives that promote good nutrition and advance the science and practice of dietetics.  Interesting facts on topics such as infant nutrition, food safety, and food reactions can be found on this site, along with educational packets and books on a wide variety of nutrition related topics.

The International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation  ~  http://www.isrhml.org/

The International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of excellence in research and the dissemination of research findings in the field of human milk and lactation.

Infant Feeding Action Coalition  ~  http://www.infactcanada.ca/

The Infant Feeding Action Coalition (INFACT) Canada is a non-governmental, non-profit organization consisting of individuals and groups working to improve the health and well-being of infants and young children through the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding.  It's main goal is to eliminate commercial pressure to bottle-feed by working to implement the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent, relevant Resolutions of the World Health Assembly - and to encourage all appropriate parties to abide by them.

Attachment Parenting ~ http://www.attachmentparenting.org/

Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based on the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between the infant and parents.  This style of parenting encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and develops trust that their emotional needs will be met.  As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships.

The American College of College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  ~  http://www.acog.com/

The American College of College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists serves as a strong advocate for quality health care for women by maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education for its members.  Other goals include the Promotion of patient education and stimulating patient understanding of and involvement in medical care and increasing awareness among its members and the public of the changing issues facing women's health care.

BFAR (Breastfeeding After Reduction)  ~  http://www.bfar.org/index.shtml

BFAR (BreastFeeding After Reduction) is a non-profit organization founded to provide information and support to mothers who wish to breastfeed after breast reduction surgery, and to provide information to health care providers about the feasibility and protocols of breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery.

Breastfeeding Articles by Dr. Jack Newman  ~  http://www.bflrc.com/newman/articles.htm

JACK NEWMAN , MD , FRCPC is a pediatrician, a graduate of the University of Toronto medical school.  He started the first hospital-based breastfeeding clinic in Canada in 1984.  He has been a consultant with UNICEF for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Africa.  Dr. Newman has practiced as a physician in Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.  This site provides a wealth of information, encouragement and advice on the subject of breastfeeding.

Dr. Hale's Breastfeeding Pharmacology  ~  http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/

Breastfeeding Pharmacology website by Thomas W. Hale, R.Ph. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Pediatrics.  This site offers comprehensive information on the latest findings related to how medications transfer into human milk and their potiential effect on the breastfeeding infant.

Bananas Inc- Parenting Resources  ~  http://www.bananasinc.org/resources.php

BANANAS seek to make your life a little easier by providing a wide range of child rearing and child development information.  They offer hands-on handouts, a lending library for books and videos and, last but not least, our newsletter, which is published five times a year.

Nursing Mothers Counsel  ~  http://www.nursingmothers.org/

Nursing Mothers Counsel is a non-affiliated, non-profit organization whose goal is to help mothers enjoy a relaxed and happy feeding relationship with their babies by providing breastfeeding information and support. Most of the help can be provided over the telephone, but also offer peer based, non-professional (non-Certified Lactation Consultant) home visits to help resolve difficult problems. NMC services are provided without fee or obligation.

Adoption and Breastfeeding  ~  http://www.adoptionbreastfeeding.com/

This site will provide you with a wealth of information on the topic of adoption for yourself, your group's members, and your agency's clients on the Internet.  This is all supportive of adoptive nursing as decisions are made in the best interests of children at the center of every adoption.

A Parents Guide to Learning Differences  ~  http://www.schwablearning.org/

Schwab Learning is a parent's guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.  This site offers insights on how to identify, manage, connect with other parents, and create a plan with tools to deal with the challenges of learning differences.

Postpartum Health Alliance & Stress Line ~ http://www.postpartumhealthalliance.org/

A resource and hot line for moms with postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress.  Staffed by volunteers who they themselves have overcome postpartum depression, PHA is a non-profit, statewide organization whose primary objectives are to increase the awareness of postpartum adjustment difficulties; to improve the availability of resources; to provide information, support, and referrals to the public; and to offer education and training to professionals.  San Francisco Bay Area (888) 773-7090     Saratoga (408) 881-0764

American Academy of Pediatrics

Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk ~ http://www.aap.org/policy/re9729.html

Taking into consideration recent advances in breastfeeding and human milk research, this document summarizes the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, the mother, and the nation, and sets forth principles to guide the pediatrician and other health care providers in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. The policy statement also delineates the various ways in which pediatricians can promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, not only in their individual practices but also in the hospital, medical school, community, and nation.

Burlingame Pilates Studio ~ http://www.burlingamepilates.com/

If you have been searching for a more effective way to exercise, streamline your body, challenge your mind, and revitalize your spirit, discover the power of Pilates and Gyrotronics at the Burlingame Avenue Pilates Studio.  Visit our website today to receive an exclusive 10% OFF COUPON on PRIVATE LESSONS!

San Francisco Night Doulas ~ http://www.sfnightdoulas.com/

A co-op of postpartum doulas who assist and support parents and their families throughout the night.  They offer non-judgmental support, guidance, factual information, and education allowing parents to confidently develop their own parenting style and abilities.