When I was pregnant with my son Theo, I was asked by my GP at my first pregnancy screening appointment if I wanted to breastfeed. My answer to my GP was “I’m not sure”, to which I got a quick, “oh but you should, it’s hard but good”. This response became a familiar one with the idea that “Breast was … [Read more...] about Natasha’s journey – breastfeeding mother to LLL Leader
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Equity and Representation Policy
La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) is committed to serving everyone – mothers, parents, families – in a way that is inclusive of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, national origins, ancestries, ages, marital statuses, physical or mental abilities, socio-economic statuses, political views, … [Read more...] about Equity and Representation Policy
In pursuit of equitable breastfeeding support
Racial disparities in healthcare are evident in the UK, and the world of breastfeeding support is sadly no stranger to systemic racism. Not only are maternal and infant mortality rates in this country shockingly higher among Women of Colour than among White women, but there are also structural … [Read more...] about In pursuit of equitable breastfeeding support
Why I had LLL all wrong (or Why I’m four and a half years late to the LLL party)
I discovered LLL a month ago, 18 months into my feeding journey with twins, four and a half years after I started feeding my eldest. And it's become an absolute highlight of my calendar. For me it's an empowering, supportive space that makes the tough bits of breastfeeding feel easier, the great … [Read more...] about Why I had LLL all wrong (or Why I’m four and a half years late to the LLL party)
La Leche League Great Britain Comments, Compliments and Complaints Policy
La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) is committed to providing high quality, evidence based support for breastfeeding. We need your feedback to let us know when we're doing this well – so we can do more of it, and when we fall short – so we can make our services better. If your feedback relates … [Read more...] about La Leche League Great Britain Comments, Compliments and Complaints Policy
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Getting support by phone
La Leche League Leaders are able to provide breastfeeding information and skilled support on the phone. Before calling please consider checking our extensive list of online information articles which provide up to date information about a wide variety of breastfeeding topics covering: early days, … [Read more...] about Getting support by phone
Your first LLL meeting
Many mothers feel unsure before coming to their first LLL meeting, and it can take time to make that first visit. We asked mothers to share what their first meeting was like. Their experiences are all different, but many describe arriving feeling uncertain or overwhelmed, and leaving with a sense of … [Read more...] about Your first LLL meeting
Marvellous Members
LLL Fife & Tayside is a lovely vibrant group which has been providing support to local mothers for 20 years! Our current offering to mothers includes two monthly meetings in different towns, along with a new monthly virtual meeting. We have two active LLL Leaders (plus one temporarily … [Read more...] about Marvellous Members
Why come to LLL meetings?
A couple of lovely mothers commented recently about 'taking up a place' at a meeting as though they felt they maybe shouldn't be there any more. I have also heard from other mums who breastfed that 'I didn't have any problems so didn't need to go' and I wanted to reply but got distracted, as you do, … [Read more...] about Why come to LLL meetings?