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.
Ongoing Group Fundraisers: LLL of Burlington sells copies of THE WOMANLY ART OF BREASTFEEDING ($16). This book makes a great baby or shower gift! Call a Group Leader for further information.
La Leche League of Burlington, Iowa
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 and toddlers are always welcome at our meetings.
Meeting Information
LLL of Burlington meets monthly at the Messiah Lutheran Church, off West Avenue in Burlington. Contact Rita for more information.
Our rotating meeting topics are as follows:
1. The Advantages of Breastfeeding
2. The New Baby Arrives: Getting Started With Breastfeeding
3. The Challenges of Breastfeeding
4. Weaning and NutritionEnrichment Meetings
Enrichment Meetings are held periodically for members only and provide a chance to:
- get to know others in the Group in an informal setting
- bring up concerns about the Series Meetings and about the Group
- see what goes on behind the scenes and learn more about how LLL works
- learn more about LLL philosophy and Leadership
- explore topics of mutual interest
- feel the satisfaction of contributing to the Group's success
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.
- Ruby br_bodeker@hotmail.com
- Rita 319-758-9559 r_hartman@yahoo.com
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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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