La
Leche League International's Mission:
To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother
support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote
a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in
the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
Meeting
Information
La
Leche League meetings are open to all mothers and expectant mothers
who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding or have questions
they need answered. Meetings provide an open, friendly, accepting
atmosphere where mothers can find support from other mothers. Babies,
preschoolers and toddlers are always welcome.
Interested
in learning more? Come to one of our meetings or contact a Leader.
You can find a Leader by browsing the groups listed to the right.
Monthly
meetings cover one of four topics:
Meeting
1: Advantages of Breastfeeding
Meeting 2: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
Meeting 3: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Meeting 4: Nutrition and Weaning
Meetings are free; however, we hope you will decide to join La Leche
League for just $40 a year. Please contact your Local Leader or click
here for
more membership information.