LLLC-Guelph Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support

05/10/2026

To all the mothers,

Something shifts in you when your baby arrives. It's in the way you hold them, in the way you begin to predict what they need, and when you begin to trust yourself a little more than you did the day before.

This is matrescence.

A steady blooming, rooted in generations of mothers who have carried, nurtured, and followed their instincts before you. You are stepping into a lineage of care, strength, and deep knowing that has always been here.

For 65 years, we have stood alongside mothers, listening, holding space, and offering support, rooted in the understanding that this knowledge has long been shared, carried, and passed from one mother to another.

And here you are, part of it now, carrying this forward in your own way, adding to a lineage that continues through you.

Happy Mother’s Day, with love.

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04/24/2026

It’s Canadian Fertility Awareness Week.

To honour this week, we're re-sharing a special panel discussion exploring the intersection of lactation and fertility treatments. You will hear common concerns and the real-life experiences of parents who've navigated both.

https://youtu.be/FzVnv7j3PIM?si=A3yX5M-ZdBkUs_Dx

04/07/2026

2am feed... One hand free... You’re searching for answers.

Instead of scrolling through noise, imagine opening something that actually supports you.

The LLLC Virtual Library gives you free access to 175+ ebooks and audiobooks.

Ready when you are! During contact naps, late night feeds, or quiet moments on the couch.

Sign up: https://www.lllc.ca/form/registration-for-lllc-library

03/27/2026

Let’s talk about something that stresses a lot of new parents out… baby’s weight 💛

All babies lose some weight in the first 24 hours. If you received IV fluids during labour, your baby may lose even more, not because of feeding, but because the fluids make the birth weight look higher than it really is. So sometimes what looks like a big drop is just your baby settling into their true starting point.

Canadian research found that when the 24 hour weight is used as the baseline, more babies were exclusively breastfed in those early days.

Sometimes it’s not about fixing anything, it can be understanding what’s normal.

02/24/2026

02/20/2026

You made a birth plan, you talked about meal planning, and you Googled strollers for three weeks... But no one really prepares you for what happens to your relationship.

Becoming parents changes everything; the way you communicate, the way you rest and the way you feel in your own body!

And if we are honest, sometimes it feels hard. That is why we created this workshop!

We are diving into:

• What the stats actually say about relationships after baby
• Managing sleep deprivation without turning on each other
• Feeling touched out and misunderstood
• How to do meaningful check-ins
• Small rituals that keep you connected
• Communication tools that actually work

If you are navigating new parenthood and want practical tools, honest conversation, and a judgment-free space, this is for you.

Register now:
https://www.lllc.ca/nurturing-relationship

Tag your partner or send this to a new parent!
Let’s normalize protecting our relationships as much as we protect nap time.

02/10/2026

A recent opinion piece claims that formula is the “secret to marriage equality.”

That framing misses the point because breastfeeding is biological. And inequality is structural. Feeding at the breast does not create imbalance! Lack of social support does.

Equality in a partnership is defined by how labour is shared not by who feeds a baby or gives a bottle.
~Who protects rest.
~Who takes parental leave.
~Who manages the night wakings beyond feeding.
~Who cooks, cleans, schedules appointments.
~Who advocates for care.
~Who carries the invisible mental load.

Breastfeeding families do not need to dilute breastfeeding to achieve balance. They need systems that support them.

The real discussion is around:
• Inadequate parental leave
• Poor workplace protection
• Limited access to lactation support
• Postpartum mental health gaps
• Social isolation

When those gaps are addressed, families find their own rhythm. Formula is an important option. Every family deserves an informed choice. But positioning breastfeeding as an obstacle to equality shifts responsibility away from policy and onto mothers.

Equality won't be created by replacing breastmilk, but by reshaping the support in our communities.

02/09/2026

If breastfeeding feels unpredictable, you aren't doing it wrong. On-demand feeding is normal, especially in the early weeks.

And while your baby may run a tight operation, you do not have to manage it alone.

Even on-demand businesses need backup!

https://www.lllc.ca/sites/default/files/Establishing%20Your%20Milk%20Supply-2.pdf

01/25/2026

Hockey moms bring all the gear; skates, tape, snacks.
And yes… built-in snacks.

Because when the game starts at 7 a.m. and the rink feels like Antarctica, baby still needs to eat.

Breastfeeding at the arena? Normal.
Feeding between periods? Normal.
Cheering with one arm and nursing with the other? Elite level multitasking.

To every hockey mom doing it all, we see you.

01/14/2026

Need a quiet moment, how many words can you find??

A small pause for your day.

This crossword is here for the quiet moments. During a feed, a contact nap, or one of those stretches where your mind needs something gentle.

See how many you can find! Comment below if you find all 15 words!