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Our Mission

La Leche League USA helps parents, families, and communities to breastfeed, chestfeed, and human milk feed their babies through parent-to-parent support. LLL USA encourages, informs, educates, supports, and promotes the use of human milk and the intimate relationship and development that comes from nursing a child for as long as mutually desired.

La Leche League USA helps parents, families, and communities to breastfeed, chestfeed, and human milk feed their babies

What We Do

Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come naturally.  LLL USA offers breastfeeding support to all who want to breastfeed.  Whether you are working or home with your baby, La Leche League can help you reach your breastfeeding goals.

LLL USA helps families by:

  • Providing free meetings led by volunteer Leaders who are experienced with breastfeeding and are accredited by La Leche League International.
  • Offering support between meetings for breastfeeding challenges, such as positioning and latch, being sure your baby is getting enough milk, soreness, pumping and milk storage, and so much more!
  • Helping parents learn about the ages and stages of breastfeeding.
  • Creating a community of support by bringing breastfeeding families together.

 

Our Commitment

LLL USA Diversity and Inclusion Statement

La Leche League USA (LLL USA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. LLL USA supports all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and human milk feeding families, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, immigration status, national origin, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socio-economic status. LLL USA fosters diversity among its Leaders so as to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives and responsible decision-making.

International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes

LLL USA remains committed to honoring the spirit and the letter of the WHO Code  – the World Health Organization (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions.  LLL USA does not condone any actions that would allow a company that is not upholding its obligations under the WHO Code to advertise at La Leche League events. Click here for more information about the WHO Code.

 

Interested in becoming a Leader?

We are so excited to hear that you are interested in becoming an LLL USA Leader! Leaders across the country help families every day to reach their breastfeeding goals. It is helpful to touch base with your nearest LLL USA Leader. Attending meetings and getting to know the Leaders near you can be helpful in understanding what LLL USA is all about and what leadership looks like. Find your closest LLL USA Group with our LLL USA Leader Locator or complete this form, and we will connect you with the LLL Leader(s) in your Area. Find more info on becoming a Leader here.