Cygnus Lactation Services: Links
- Mental and Physical Health & Well-being -- PLEASE JOIN US IN DISCUSSION!
Interested in a variety of topics related to mental and physical health and well-being for all ages? Please join us on our Facebook community page for discussions on all aspects of healthy and growth-filled living!
Join in on an ongoing discussion thread, or start your own! We'd love for you to share your knowledge, experience, and questions for the benefit of all!
- Our Journey Through Life - Counseling for Moms, Dads, and Families
Renee D. Murphy (Hughes), M.A., LPC
Renee specializes in distance counseling over the phone / internet (with or without webcam), and can provide help for moms, dads, and families who are facing a variety of challenges. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief & loss, and parenting. She guides, supports and educates individuals, couples, and families with a variety of concerns.
To schedule an individual / couples / or family counseling appointment with Renee, please call toll-free (800) 880-1605, ext. 7, and leave a confidential voicemail. If you prefer, you can also e-mail her at Renee@CygnusLactation.com
(If you are interested in the alternative of Therapeutic e-mail counseling, you can use the following link to contact her through a separate non-affiliated site: http://www.liveperson.com/expert/professional-counseling/renee-d-murphy-hughes/ )
- Pediatric Dental Associates, p.c. / Fred Margolis, D.D.S.
Dr. Fred Margolis is one of the top experts world-wide in the use of the highest-tech lasers, and the treatment of restricted lingual frenulums (tongue-tie) in babies.
The laser technique allows for very fast, safe, and effective release of tongue restrictions in babies of all ages. Treatment is performed in the office and baby can be nursed immediately afterwards. Many report an immediate difference in their baby's ability to use their tongue to nurse effectively.
If you are concerned about your baby's tongue function in feeding, please contact his office as soon as possible at (847) 537-7695
- LactCorp -- Corporate Lactation Solutions
- LactCorp provides companies with assistance and equipment to fully support employees who are returning to work while breastfeeding!
- Working and Breastfeeding
- Going back to work? Need to pump? This is the site for you!
- Breastfeeding Online - Dr. Newman's breastfeeding information
- This site features Dr. Jack Newman's articles on breastfeeding topics. I highly recommend reading any of Dr. Newman's information!
- Multiples? Great information for breastfeeding and parenting twins or more!
- Karen Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC is the author of the very popular book "Mothering Multiples". A wonderful source of information!
- BirthLink
BirthLink is an information source for families who are seeking optimal health and wellness with regard to childbirth and health care.
- Chicago Area Breastfeeding Coalition
- Find out how you can help promote and enhance breastfeeding in your community!
- La Leche League International
- La Leche League is a great resource of information and mother-to-mother support!
- The Scoop on Poop and Other Mama Dramas
"Experiences of a wife and first-time mama through the eyes of a journalist" A humorous and very informative blog page written by Hyacynth - a writer by profession, who is now also a professional mama!
- Breastfeeding Laws in Each State
- This site provides a nice summary of the various breastfeeding laws in each state.
- Human Milk Banking Association of North America
- Learn about milk banks -- what services they provide and how to donate milk to them so that babies who desperately need human milk are able to recieve it!
- National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy
- This site also features a list of the latest formula recalls.
- International Lactation Consultants Association
- A wonderful source of information about breastfeeding advocacy and education.
- International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
- Learn about how to become a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)!