They offer practical information and moral support to pregnant and nursing mothers through monthly meetings and telephone help. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding and looking for more information. Pregnant women who plan to breastfeed and want to be prepared and informed. Nursing mothers who need help, encouragement, and support. Nursing mothers of toddlers who need support and help with the changing needs of a toddler.
Babies are always welcome.
Breastfeeding is most successful when a mother has the opportunity to interact with other breastfeeding women. The information and encouragement she receives is invaluable in the development of the mother-baby relationship. This support system gives her the self-confidence to respond freely to her baby's cues and to make her own decisions about how to raise her children. For the most concise and thorough explanation, please visit the La Leche League International Website. Mother and baby need to be together early and often to establish a satisfying relationship and an adequate milk supply.