National Organizations

 

American Academy of Pediatrics                               847-434-4000

www.aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 60,000

pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and wellbeing for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

 

La Leche League International 800-LALECHE or  802-879-3000

www.lalecheleague.org                                                               

An international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to
providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

 

Postpartum Support International (PSI)                         805-967-7636

www.postpartum.net

Founded in 1987 to eliminate denial and ignorance of emotional health
related to childbirth.
  PSI is an international network which focuses on postpartum mental health and social support.  It offers information,
education, an annual conference, and support group information.  PSI
advocates for research and addresses legal and insurance coverage issues.

 

U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.cpsc.gov                                                          800-638-2772

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with

protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

 

Vermont Postpartum Task Force

www.vermontpostpartumtaskforce.org

Authors of Life After Childbirth.  See our website for links to other resources