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 Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Breastfeeding?
Or considering it?Breastfeeding is:
- Free
- Environmentally Sound
- Convenient
- Healthiest for mother and baby
La Leche League Offers:
- Informal monthly meetings
- Mother-to-mother support
- Leaders accredited by La Leche League International
- Latest breastfeeding information
- 24 hour telephone help
- Lending library with books on breastfeeding and parenting
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
Monthly Meetings Discuss:
- Advantages of breastfeeding
- Childbirth and the new baby at home
- The art of breastfeeding and avoiding difficulties
- Nutrition and weaning
Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at 33 Bob White Lane, Lake Ozark, MO. For meeting information and directions contact the Leader.
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.
- Mary: 573-374-3077
Fundraiser
Now you can find the best bras on the web at one great site! www.birthandbaby.com Not sure what size? No need to worry, this site has a great "fitting room" with plenty of information to help you find the right nursing bras and accessories. And the best part is, a portion of your purchase is donated to LLL of Lake of the Ozarks! Just be sure to mention LLL of Lake of the Ozarks in the "Referred by" section of your order form. If you are an LLL member, be sure to add that in the comments section and receive an additional 10% off! (To become a member, and receive "New Beginnings" LLL's magazine, as well as have access to our growing library, contact Mary at mamakunkel@yahoo.com or 573-374-3077).
The proceeds donated to the Lake's La Leche League will be used to update our growing library and to purchase brochures, pamphlets and other literature to help update and inform local health care professionals and of course mothers like you! Thank you!
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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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