Binational Breastfeeding Coalition

MISSION: To protect and promote breastfeeding on the El Paso/Juárez border as the natural and expected means of feeding human infants. • MISIÓN: Proteger y promover la lactancia en la frontera El Paso/Juárez como el medio natural y esperado de alimentar a los infantes humanos.

Binational Breastfeeding Coalition

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Resources & Support

Lactation Help in El Paso, Cd. Juárez, and Las Cruces

NOTICE: The availability of the resources listed below is subject to change. Please call the organization or consultant directly or visit their website to confirm availability.

Lactation Consultants

Breastfeeding Support

Human Milk Banks

Supplementary Care

 
 

Classes, Webinars, and Community Events

 

Lactation Education and Support

Texas Lactation Support Hotline: 1-855-550-6667, Available 24/7

Dr. Hale’s Infant Risk Center @ Texas Tech: 1-806-352-2519, www.infantrisk.com

Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms: Facts and Tools to Understand Your Coverage under the Health Care Law. Guide from the National Women’s Law Center that explains the Affordable Care Act mandated coverage.

Houston Lactation Foundation: (713) 500-2800, www.lactationfoundation.org

Moms Place Austin: 1-800-514-6667, www.momsplace.org

National Women’s Health Information Center: (800) 994-9662, www.womenshealth.gov

Mothers Milk Bank: 1-877-813-6455, www.milkbank.org

Teratology Informed Specialists: 1-866-626-6847, www.mothertobaby.org

➤ New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force - Las Cruces

➤ La Leche League Mom to Mom Support Forum

Breastfeeding websites (click-thru list):

Mobile apps:

  • Lactmed

  • Pregnancy WebMD

  • Feed Baby

  • Baby Nursing

  • InfantRisk

  • Mommy Med

 

If you are experiencing any breastfeeding problems please contact your health care professional or a lactation consultant.
Si usted está teniendo problemas para amamantar, por favor contacte a su médico o un asesor de lactancia.

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