Welcome! This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. I am the mother of three lovely children, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging. Thanks for visiting!
- The KellyMom.com website consists of evidence-based informational articles (and links to further information) on breastfeeding and parenting topics.
- The KellyMom.com message boards, an extension of KellyMom.com, make up a moderated parenting community that supports breastfeeding and gentle, empathic parenting practices and aims to provide a safe, respectful, and caring place for parents to come and connect.
- The KellyMom blog and Facebook fan page, also extensions of KellyMom.com, are also support areas for breastfeeding and gentle, empathic parenting practices. Their purpose is to post information relating to breastfeeding and parenting, and to help bring supporters of breastfeeding and gentle parenting together to discuss these things.
KellyMom supports the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes & the WHO/UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Please note:
- Breastfeeding is the main focus of KellyMom, but not the only focus– many factors (birth, parenting practices, etc.) can affect the breastfeeding relationship.
- Resources (articles, videos, studies, etc.) posted on the blog relate to breastfeeding and/or parenting. The posting of outside articles on the blog (or Facebook, Twitter, etc.) should not be interpreted as an endorsement of the position taken in the article. I am posting to inform.
- Comments or content posted by users come from the persons posting the comments and do NOT necessarily reflect the views of KellyMom. KellyMom is in no way responsible or liable for anything posted by users.
- Information is provided for educational purposes only. Unless otherwise noted, posted items are not written by doctors or other health care professionals. If you are concerned about your health, or that of your child, consult with your health care provider regarding the advisability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your individual situation.
IF YOU HAVE BREASTFEEDING OR PARENTING QUESTIONS, please browse the articles in our main website and/or ask a question in our breastfeeding and parenting forums. Keep in mind that online information is NOT a substitute for an in-person evaluation by a qualified, independent International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
