Breastfeeding Information by Topic

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Parent Education

Below are patient handouts and other evidence-based materials to assist you on your breastfeeding journey.

Breast Pump Basics

Dental Health

Donor Milk

Freeze, Store & Prep

Hand Expression

Latch

Medication Safety

  •  Call/Text the free Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline (Free!)
  • Contact the Texas Tech Infant Risk Center (TTIRC) (Free!)
  • List of Common Medications While Breastfeeding by (TTIRC) (Free!)
  • LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database
  • MommyMeds by the Infant Risk Center/Texas Tech HSC - MommyMeds is the premier health & safety app for all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Ensure safe breastfeeding and care of your baby while using prescription and over-the-counter medication.
  • InfantRisk for Healthcare Professionals by the Infant Risk Center/Texas Tech HSC- The InfantRisk App gives health care providers fast, convenient access to up-to-date and evidence-based information about prescription and non-prescription medications and their safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Milk Supply

Nipple Shields

NICU

Sleep

Special Needs

Tongue Tie

Twins