This page is being reviewed and will be updated in due course. LLLGB is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date, research-backed information for all the families we support. In the meantime, we hope the resources below are helpful.
Resources
La Leche League International Inducing lactation and relactation Facebook group
Facebook group Birthing and breast or chestfeeding trans people and allies (non-LLL).
Support for Transgender and Non-binary parents (LLL International)
My Journey: Non-binary Nursing (LLLUSA)
lllusa.org/my-journey-non-binary-nursing/
Breastfeeding without giving birth, LLLI article by Alyssa Schnell
llli.org/breastfeeding-without-giving-birth-2
Trans breastfeeding FAQ:
http://dianawest.com/trans-breastfeeding-faq/
US-based website Kellymom:
http://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/transgender-parents-chestbreastfeeding/
Transmasculine individuals’ experiences with lactation, chestfeeding, and gender identity: a qualitative study (Trevor MacDonald et al, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, May 2016).
Exploring the Healthcare Experiences and Support Needs of Chestfeeding or Breastfeeding for Trans and Non-Binary Parents Based in the United Kingdom (Jessica Eve Jackson et al, International Journal of Transgender Health, October 2023).Â
Books
Where’s the Mother? Stories from a Transgender Dad by Trevor MacDonald (Trans Canada Press, 2016).
We’re Here!: A Practical Guide to Becoming an LGBTQ+ Parent by B.J. Woodstein (Praeclarus Press, 2022).
Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery by Diana West (LLLI, 2001)
La Leche League
La Leche League International is committed to serving everyone inclusive of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental ability, socio-economic status, political views, gender identity, sexual orientation, family structure, or other protected status.Â
You can find LLLGB’s equity and inclusion policy here.
You are welcome to contact LLL Leaders in your area for 1:1 support by phone, text, email, messenger chat, etc:
Find your local group: laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/
Find Leaders who take calls from your area: laleche.org.uk/call/
Many Leaders run local support meetings in person or online, and some offer private Facebook or WhatsApp groups where you can ask questions and connect with other local nursing parents.
Or you can get help via our national support services:
National Helpline: 0345 120 2918Â
Support by email: laleche.org.uk/submit-help-request/
Virtual Meeting calendar: laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/
Virtual chat: laleche.org.uk/ (not available 24/7).
