There can be no rules or guidelines for these referrals because every community and every situation is unique. Please remember that the choice of where to turn next should remain the mother's and that she should be informed about all possible alternatives. When referring, the mother should be given choices. This empowers the mother to control the outcome of her situation, and she becomes stronger as a result. A referral should be followed up by the LLL Leader to see how things are going.
Leaders have much to offer breastfeeding mothers in both normal and unusual situations.
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