Black Breastfeeding week is celebrated during the last week of August. Its aim is to give voice to Black women’s voices and lived experiences which have historically been underrepresented. In La Leche League, stories matter. Sharing our stories connects us with something bigger — the global … [Read more...] about I needed a likeminded community
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Statement regarding the removal of LLL Leader accreditation from five LLLGB trustees
On 11th October, five of the trustees of La Leche League GB (LLLGB) were informed that their accreditation as LLL breastfeeding counsellors (known as Leaders) had been removed by the LLL International (LLLI) Board, for actions that had been taken in their capacity as trustees. There is no … [Read more...] about Statement regarding the removal of LLL Leader accreditation from five LLLGB trustees
LLLGB Event Evaluation Form
Please use this form to give feedback on your experience of an LLLGB event … [Read more...] about LLLGB Event Evaluation Form
CODE OF ETHICS FOR LEADERS
The Code of Ethics for Leaders is produced by the La Leche League GB Council of Directors to provide guidelines for how Leaders present themselves when acting as or being recognised as representatives of LLLGB. LEADERS WITH PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL INTERESTS Leaders, when … [Read more...] about CODE OF ETHICS FOR LEADERS
Breastfeeding support in the UK during the COVID-19 situation.
Breastfeeding supporters in the UK – both voluntary and paid – are skilled and experienced in offering breastfeeding support over the phone and online. Several helplines are available, and many have increased capacity: National Breastfeeding Helpline (run by the Association of Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding support in the UK during the COVID-19 situation.
Milk for your baby during the coronavirus pandemic
If your baby is exclusively formula-fed If you are unable to find your usual formula milk, you can use any brand of first stage infant formula milk. They are all required by law to meet the same nutritional standards. “Stage 2” follow-on formula milk must not be used for babies under 6 … [Read more...] about Milk for your baby during the coronavirus pandemic
Eileen Harrison – 40 years as an LLLGB Leader
Please click on the links below to watch a filmed message from Eileen and a powerpoint she prepared for us. Eileen LLL 40 years for LLLGB … [Read more...] about Eileen Harrison – 40 years as an LLLGB Leader
Pam’s Prize presented at ABM Conference
At the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers' (ABM) Conference on 11th June 2016, Pam’s Prize was presented to La Leche League Leader Veryan Conn. Veryan runs an LLL Group in Frome, Somerset, and LLLGB is delighted that this is the third time, in the five years Pam’s Prize has been awarded, that is … [Read more...] about Pam’s Prize presented at ABM Conference
Founding Mother, Mary White, celebrates 90th birthday
On April 3rd Mary White, one of the Founding Mothers of La Leche League, celebrated her 90th birthday. La Leche League GB sent Mary congratulations and warmest wishes on this wonderful occasion. The gift of mothering We also sent her the gift of the book Musings on Mothering which GB Leader Teika … [Read more...] about Founding Mother, Mary White, celebrates 90th birthday