At meetings it is important to discuss privacy, taking turns, and encouragement to mothers to sometimes sit down not only to nurse but to play games, read stories, and cuddle as well. Evaluation Meetings are frequently brief and most often held immediately following the regular meeting. A regular meeting evaluation form is sent to our District Advisor. We have a Group Librarian and a Group Treasurer. Mothers who attend are encouraged to become LLL members.
Attendance varies from three or four mothers to as many as eight or ten.
Larger numbers are more difficult because of the increased number of small children. With three Leaders, we have extra helping hands. Mothers appreciate the assistance when a Leader offers to help position a second baby at the breast, to hold one baby while the other one nurses, or to get mothers refreshments or a snack while they hold twins. Many communities have support groups for mothers of twins, but they rarely offer a discussion of breastfeeding issues or they share different philosophies of parenting. Children may not be permitted at these events or at the regular evening meetings of these groups.