› Our Philosophy
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La Leche League philosophy is based on 10 concepts:
| › | Mothering through breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of understanding and satisfying the needs of the baby |
| › | Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply |
| › | In the early years the baby has an intense need to be with his mother which is as basic as his need for food |
| › | Breast milk is the superior infant food |
| › | For the healthy, full-term baby breast milk is the only food necessary until the baby shows signs of needing solids, about the middle of the first year after birth |
| › | Ideally the breastfeeding relationship will continue until the baby outgrows the need |
| › | Alert, active participation by the mother in childbirth is a help in getting breastfeeding off to a good start |
| › | Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help and companionship of the baby's father. A father's unique relationship with his baby is an important element of the child's development from early infancy |
| › | Good nutrition means eating a well-balanced and varied diet of foods in as close to their natural state as possible |
| › | From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings |
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