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 USA can be obtained from your local La Leche League Group. Membership fees help to support your local Group, LLL USA, and LLL International. The benefits of membership vary from Group to Group. Ask your LLL Leader how to receive a free electronic copy of New Beginnings.
Adoptive Breastfeeding (WI)
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at our meetings.
Meeting Information
Adoptive Breastfeeding is not holding regular meetings at this time. The Leader is available for breastfeeding help.
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.
- Rachel 920-918-8239 shebirth@live.com
Adoptive Breastfeeding Web Resources
- Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website - Help and practical advice for adoptive mothers who would like to breastfeed. (Especially see "Darrilyn's Corner")
- La Leche League Web site: general information on adoptive nursing and stories from mothers who have nursed adopted babies
- Dr. Jack Newman's handout on adoptive breastfeeding
- Excellent article by Karleen Gribble: "Mental Health, Attachment and Breastfeeding: Implications for Adopted Children and Their Mothers.", International Breastfeeding Journal, 9 March 2006. (PDF file)
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The La Leche League International 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.
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