RESOURCES
Momma’s Village-Fayetteville, Inc is your local, one-stop place for all local resources. If you are looking for more information on birthing, breastfeeding, and postpartum support in the Black community, here are some helpful links:
Lactation Consultation Alpha & Omega Lactation Services Provides lactation counseling and consultations from IBCLCs and CLCs of color serving Fayetteville, NC and surrounding areas. TRICARE Prime, Active Duty & Select, Medicaid, BCBS currently accepted.
Informational Websites
KellyMom.com: Breastfeeding and Parenting
Provides mothers with evidence-based answers to any breastfeeding topics
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute
Breastfeeding resources and informational videos
Dr. Hale provides evidence-based information on the use of medications while breastfeeding
North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBC) Provides resources to support breastfeeding families, businesses, and childcare facilities.
How-to information and support to help women breastfeed successfully
Support and information for working mothers
National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color
Find a lactation professional of color
International Lactation Consultant Association
Find a lactation consultant
A database of information on drugs and other chemicals and their possible effects in the nursing infant
Black Breastfeeding stories and experiences
A comprehensive multi-media content library of resources, perspectives and voices of the Black breastfeeding experience
Breastfeeding Advocacy and Support
Programs that include breastfeeding clubs for moms
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association
Providing resources and support to African American breastfeeding families