In 2021 La Leche League celebrates two special dates: the 65th anniversary of La Leche League International, and the 50th anniversary of La Leche League GB (LLLGB). Over the years LLL has played a part in the lives of thousands of mothers, babies and families, and we look back to how it all began … [Read more...] about The History of La Leche League: Celebrating Two Milestone Anniversaries in 2021
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Natasha’s journey – breastfeeding mother to LLL Leader
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
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 … [Read more...] about La Leche League Great Britain Comments, Compliments and Complaints Policy
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Getting support by telephone
La Leche League Leaders are able to provide breastfeeding information and skilled support on the telephone. Please remember, if you think that your or your child's health are at immediate risk, please contact your health professional urgently or consider going to A&E. ________ Before … [Read more...] about Getting support by telephone
Mothers on … my first LLL meeting
We asked mothers for their first experiences of LLL Maria: On my first meeting I was very stressed because my baby boy had fussy periods in the late afternoon/early evening, which meant that trying to cook dinner was out of the question. He just cried non-stop unless I fed him all the time. I … [Read more...] about Mothers on … my first LLL meeting
In Memory of Mary White, Co-Founder of LLL
La Leche League GB regrets to announce the death of Mary White, one of the seven Founders of La Leche League. Mary was born on April 3, 1923 and died on June 2, 2016. She was married for 59 years to Dr Gregory White, who passed away in 2003. They had eleven children, 61 grandchildren and 73 great … [Read more...] about In Memory of Mary White, Co-Founder of LLL