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La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

Membership in La Leche League International is $40 for one year. Membership fees help to support your local Group and the international organization. The benefits of membership include a one-year subscription to NEW BEGINNINGS magazine and a discount on items purchased from LLLI.

La Leche League Groups of Chicago, Illinois

All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of the Leaders for breastfeeding help and/or meeting information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings.

Leader Information

La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.

Meeting Information


South Side Group

South Side Meeting Information

First Friday at 10:00 a.m.
First Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church, 55th and Woodlawn
(Enter through the parking lot door.)

South Side Leader Contacts

Cheryl 773-538-6128
Rivanna 773-783-9905
Lisa 773-955-1325
Carrie 773-667-0817
Sarah 510-919-7698


Lincoln Park Group

Lincoln Park Meeting Information

Meeting announcement and membership form is available for downloading and printing.

Check out the LaLecheLeagueChicago.org Lincoln Park Group web site.

Attention New **Day** for 2008
Breastfeeding Series Meeting
Illinois Masonic Hospital
836 W. Wellington, Ringel Room
7:00PM -8:30PM
Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of the month
Pregnant women, moms and babies welcome to discuss breastfeeding

Parenting Enrichment Meeting
Berry Memorial Church
4754 N. Leavitt
10:00AM - 11:30PM
Meetings held the 1st Wednesday of the month
For new and experienced moms who have more general parenting questions

La Leche League Cafe
Curio Cafe
3400 N Lawndale
10:00AM-11:30AM
Get-togethers held the 2nd Friday of the month
An informal opportunity for mothers to socialize while a leader is available for questions

Lincoln Park Leader Contacts

Hilde 773-868-4860
Joelle 773-733-3478
Nancy 773-338-0137
Juli 773-725-8891

Northwest AM Group

Northwest AM Meeting Information

Third Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at North Park Church
5250 N. Christiana (Enter the south doors by the playground, and go downstairs.)

4th Tuesday, Mommy Cafe, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Be By Baby
1654 W Roscoe, Chicago

Northwest AM Leader Contacts

Courtney 312-622-1417
Jacqueline 773-274-6340
Leigh 773-205-6059
Kathy 773-793-7011
Sheila 847-593-7367

Chicago Phone Only Leaders

Carol Lynn 773-777-4263
Mary 773-509-0901
Jean 312-421-1557
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La Leche League International's mission is 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.

©2007 LLLUSA / updated July 3, 2008 by cewt