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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 of Springfield, 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.

Meeting Information

LLL of Springfield is meeting

  • No meeting in September.
  • Tuesday, October 1st 2009, 5:30 p.m. Meeting 1
    The Advantages of Breastfeeding, Bring a sack supper, drink provided, optional-6:30-7:30-LLL Philosophy #10-Loving Guidance-especially of interest for Mothers of ages 2 mos. on up.
  • Monday, November 2nd 2009, 6:00 p.m. Meeting 2
    The Baby Arrives, The Family and The Breastfed Baby, optional-7:00-8:00 p.m.-LLL Philosophy #10-Loving Guidance-especially of interest for Mothers of ages 2 mos. on up.
  • Saturday, November 7th 2009, all day Loving Guidance Workshop (Email AuntFluffysCC@aol.com for details.)
  • Thursday, December 3rd 2009, 5:30 p.m. Meeting 3
    The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulites, Bring a sack supper, drink provided, optional-6:30-7:30-LLL Philosophy # 10-Loving Guidance.
  • Saturday, January, 9th 2009, 9:00 a.m. Meeting 4
    Nutrition for the Family and Weaning, optional-10:00-12:00-LLL Philosophy # 10-Loving Guidance-Bring a sack lunch, drink provided.
Meetings are being held at various times in an attempt to accommodate more Mother's needs.

PARK IN REAR, ENTER HOME OFF ALLEY.
1136 South First Street, Springfield

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.

This Web page is maintained by AWA@LLLofIL.org
for La Leche League of Springfield, Illinois. Feedback welcome.

The following table lists area Groups with meeting days and times. Visit the Web page for more information.

Group

Meeting Information

Bloomington-Normal

Third Monday at 6:15 p.m.
Third Friday at 9:45 a.m.

Champaign-Urbana

Third Tuesday 9:30 a.m.
Second Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Decatur

Second Friday 10:00 a.m.

Washington

Second Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

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 September 10, 2009 by cewt