LLL Alliance For Breastfeeding Education

06/14/2026

What people say about breastfeeding...

"I have breastfed twice, and each time was completely different. The first time, breastfeeding was tough, painful, and frustrating because I didn't have enough milk. This time I prepared myself much better by reading a few books about breastfeeding and talking to other mothers who have successfully breastfed. This made a huge difference. This time I could really enjoy breastfeeding."

-Kristen, Netherlands: Art of Breastfeeding

*Person quoted is not in the photograph

06/13/2026

Have you considered supporting breastfeeding as a La Leche League Leader?

To learn more about what is involved, check out: https://lllalliance.org/leadership/ and join our Exploring LLL Leadership series beginning July 6. We’ll meet virtually on four consecutive Monday mornings 9:30-10:45 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the prerequisites, LLL philosophy, what Leaders do, and the accreditation process.

Contact [email protected] for information and to register for the 4-meeting series.

06/13/2026

How a baby is born has a big impact on how easy, or difficult, it can be to get breastfeeding started. Babies whose births were more complicated or difficult tend to take a bit longer to get going with breastfeeding, but they do get there.

Source: The Art of Breastfeeding

06/12/2026

Looking for breastfeeding support?

Whether you’re looking for one-on-one help or a local meeting to connect with other parents, we can help you find the right fit. Many Groups offer both in-person and virtual meetings, and Leaders are available by phone, text, email, or video chat.

Find a Group or Leader near you:
https://lllalliance.org/find-a-leader-or-group/

06/12/2026

Back to the Basics: Foundations of Breastfeeding Support, a practical virtual conference featuring five sessions led by current La Leche League Canada Leaders. For just $25, you'll receive access to all five sessions plus the recordings.

✔ Weaning
✔ Latch and Positioning
✔ Nutrition and Breastfeeding
✔ Babywearing and Breastfeeding
✔ Sleep and Breastfeeding

Whether you're a healthcare provider, student, Leader, peer supporter, or passionate about supporting families, this conference is packed with practical, evidence-informed learning you can use right away.

Families ask about sleep. Latch. Nutrition. Babywearing. Weaning.

These are the conversations happening every day in clinics, hospitals, support groups, and living rooms across Canada.

Join us for Back to the Basics: Foundations of Breastfeeding Support, a practical virtual conference featuring five sessions led by current La Leche League Canada Leaders. For just $25, you'll receive access to all five sessions plus the recordings.

✔ Weaning
✔ Latch and Positioning
✔ Nutrition and Breastfeeding
✔ Babywearing and Breastfeeding
✔ Sleep and Breastfeeding

Whether you're a healthcare provider, student, Leader, peer supporter, or passionate about supporting families, this conference is packed with practical, evidence-informed learning you can use right away.

Learn more and register: https://www.lllc.ca/2026-conference

06/10/2026

Ready to start weaning?
You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Whether you're easing into fewer feeds or preparing to stop completely, gentle weaning is possible with love, patience, and support.

This article offers practical tips for daytime weaning, insights into feeding older babies and toddlers, and reassurance for navigating the emotional side of this transition.

Read article here: https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/weaning-how-to/

Your next chapter begins with one small step.

06/09/2026

📢 Meet Our New Leader! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Harley to La Leche League Alliance!

Join us in celebrating Harley's commitment to empowering families and creating a warm, inclusive community.

"I want to spread this wonderful, inclusive community with others. I've had my fair share of moments where breastfeeding made me feel isolated. At LLL, I learned that I am never alone, and that my family and my vastly different breastfeeding journeys (one exclusively nursing and one exclusively pumping) are always welcome here.

Fun Fact: Every trip my family goes on, dating all the way back to the start of my family in 2016 when I got married, has centered around wildlife. Every out-of-town trip includes a stop at nature parks, zoos, and aquariums."

06/09/2026

These ideas have been shown to help prevent crying and mellow unsettled babies:

- Respond quickly to signals that your baby wants to nurse. Try to do this before they get worked up.

- Keep them in contact with your body. A sling or soft carrier frees your hands.

- Try rhyming movement. Walk, rock, sway, or dance with your baby.

- Try a change of scenery. Going outdoors or into a quiet, dark room.

- Share the load. It’s hard to calm a crying baby if you’re tense yourself. A different pair of familiar arms might help.

Source: The Art of Breastfeeding 9th edition

06/08/2026

📢 Meet Our New Leader! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Anna to La Leche League Alliance!

Join us in celebrating Anna's commitment to empowering families and creating a warm, inclusive community.

I always knew I wanted to breastfeed, having grown up attending LLL meetings with my mother. Going through my own birth and breastfeeding journey taught me the amazing things my body is capable of; sustaining and nurturing a human life is an experience like no other. I am continuously inspired to empower others to have a positive experience in their own way.

Fun Fact: I collect fun facts about animals, especially those related to lactation.

06/08/2026

Leader Spotlight

Karen Walsh
Area: New York
Group: Nassau County LLL
of Bellmore Merrick
Years of service: 22

What’s something you wish everyone knew about La Leche League or being a Leader?

"That we are inclusive of all and offer equitable access for all to support and evidence based information free of commercial bias. information. "

Can you share a moment or story as a Leader that touched your heart?

"A call from a mom ten years later telling us that LLL and the support she received saved her son's life because she breastfed him."