The meetings are conducted by an experienced breastfeeding mother who has been qualified to represent La Leche League. At the LLL Group meetings in your area, you will learn about much more than the basics of breastfeeding. The first meeting of the series is usually about the advantages of breastfeeding. This information makes me more confident than ever in my decision to nurse, and it makes me feel proud to know that I am doing something so wonderful for my baby. At the next meeting, the discussion usually centers on the family and the breastfed baby.
Mothers share tips on how to get off to a good start in the hospital and at home with the new baby.
Knowing what to expect in the way of procedures and routines at local area hospitals or birthing centers can be helpful to a new mother. Easing the emotional adjustment of all family members, lightening the work load, establishing a good milk supply, and preventing problems from ever beginning are all topics of discussion. Another meeting covers basic breastfeeding techniques and problem-solving. The overall message is that no matter what problem may arise, there is almost always a solution that does not require weaning the baby. At another meeting, the proper diet for lactating and pregnant women is discussed, as well as starting the baby on solid foods and when and how to wean the baby.