LLL Meetings
Attending La Leche meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. It is also important to have the accurate, up-to-date information provided by the accredited Leaders in each group.
Discussion topics include:
* Advantages of Breastfeeding for Mother, Baby, and the World
* Preparing for Baby, Birth, and Baby's First Weeks
* Avoiding and Overcoming Difficulties
* Nutrition, Weaning, and Changes as Baby Grows
Meetings are free and open to all - membership is not required. Babies and children are always welcome.
LLL Membership
* Promotion of breastfeeding in the local area and publicity to reach new mothers
* Monthly support meetings for all mothers (members and non-members)
* Purchase and replacement of Group library books
* Information for local healthcare providers
* Postage and pamphlets for mothers who call with questions
* Maintenance of our Area website
* Leader education
* Training of new Leaders
* Area conferences
Telephone support
Most local Leaders are available to answer questions and provide support by telephone.
if you need immediate help and can't reach a local Leader, please contact LLL USA at 877-4-LA-LECHE (877-452-5324).
Email and Online Support
Many local Leaders offer email as well as telephone support.
La Leche League International also offers breastfeeding support via online help forms.