La Leche League Leaders are part of a tradition that goes back to the beginnings of humankind - one mother supporting another in the womanly art of breastfeeding

Each La Leche League Leader is a mother who has breastfed and who enjoys helping other mothers to do so. Through her training, her contact with many nursing mothers and her own experiences, a La Leche League Leader can provide information and practical suggestions to help a mother cope with any difficulties that may occur. La Leche League Leaders are available at any time to speak with a mother on the telephone.

The training which a Leader receives through the accreditation process makes her uniquely qualified to support breastfeeding mothers. Selected initially for her experience, motivation and empathy, a La Leche League Leader is required to complete a comprehensive programme to familiarise herself with most aspects of breastfeeding and also to develop her counselling skills. Once accredited, a Leader is provided with a continuing supply of information and support, including regular journals, contact with other experienced Leaders, and enrichment workshops and conferences.