Lamaze International is a nonprofit organization of health professionals and volunteers. It promotes normal, natural, healthy, and fulfilling childbearing and early parenting experiences for women and their families.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.

La Leche League International (LLLI) offers information and encouragement-mainly through personal help-to all mothers who want to breast-feed their babies. It also offers support and information about breast-feeding babies with various disabilities, such as cleft lip or cleft palate. Call for information about a chapter in your area.