About La Leche League

Supporting breastfeeding families through mother-to-mother, parent-to-parent guidance since 1956.

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing parent-to-parent, peer-to-peer, mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement to those who want to nurse their babies.

Leaders are experienced parents who nursed their babies for one year or more, and they are trained and accredited by La Leche League International in the normal course of breastfeeding/nursing. We offer individual information and support to help you prepare for nursing during pregnancy or during an adoption process and to help people overcome many of the early challenges of lactation as well as those that may arise later on the nursing journey.

We also offer group information and support through our meetings.

ALL MEETINGS ARE FREE, AND CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

Meetings can be an invaluable resource for those new to nursing as well as for those who have done it before and want to maintain a support network. Meetings offer peer-to-peer support for families who are providing human milk to their babies.

Topics We Cover

Surviving the early postpartum weeks
Managing milk supply
Coping with latch issues
Yeast infections (thrush)
Mastitis
Tongue tie/lip tie concerns (with referral to a qualified person for diagnosis)
Working, pumping, and feeding issues
And much more

Please note: La Leche League is not affiliated with any religious group. However, meetings may sometimes be held in churches, because some churches are kind enough to offer meeting space without charge. No matter where we hold our meetings, all families interested in providing human milk for their babies are always welcome.

Need Support?

Contact a Leader in your area for personalized help with your breastfeeding journey.

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Our Commitment to Inclusivity

La Leche League welcomes all parents who want to breastfeed or provide human milk to their babies. We use inclusive language and respect each family's unique journey.

Mission Statement

The mission of La Leche League is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.

Vision & Purpose

To realize, deepen and share the love and wisdom found in the breastfeeding relationship.