La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding is a natural process, but you may need support and information to help avoid problems and overcome challenges.
Attending La Leche League meetings can help you learn about breastfeeding from other nursing mothers. At these monthly meetings, mothers share not only their questions and concerns but also the benefits and joys of breastfeeding. The group can provide the network of support you need.
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.
La Leche League of Eugene, Oregon
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 children are always welcome at our meetings.
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.
Call the local La Leche League for information on meeting dates, times and locations: (541) 744-6055.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Benefits of breastfeeding to mother and baby
- The birth of your baby and baby's first weeks
- The how-to's of breastfeeding
- Becoming a parent
- Needs as baby grows
- Nutrition and weaning
- Support and encouragement
Your questions and concerns are an important part of every meeting!
We regret that we are unable to answer breastfeeding questions by electronic mail. We will be happy to answer your questions by telephone. To get help from a La Leche League Leader by e-mail, you may use the LLLI Help Form.
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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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