Resources
(Online & about the DMV)
The First Shift Justice Project is an organization that educates and gives legal assistance to pre-and postnatal workers in Washington DC, MD, and VA. You may find their fact sheets useful when thinking about accommodations during pregnancy and going back to work after baby.
Trash the Pump & Dump is an app that encompasses medical conditions, medications and substances of concern during lactation. Please note that there are very few medications and exposures that are absolutely contraindicated during lactation. If you are uncertain about a situation, please advise PUMPING AND SAVING! Most often dumping milk is NOT necessary, and the expressed milk can be given to the child later.
La Leche League Support Groups are a great way to adjust to parenthood and the demands of feeding your baby. Studies show support groups can reduce your risk for postpartum depression.
Helpful Reading (all links lead to direct publishers or local book sellers):