La Leche League GB

Support to any parent wishing to breastfeed

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Aims:

To help mothers and parents 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 baby and parents.

Services provided:

  • Provide an opportunity for mothers to meet together to learn more about breastfeeding
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest research findings about breast milk
  • Hold annual conferences and workshops for all members, La Leche League leaders and health professionals to increase understanding of breastfeeding
  • Co-ordinate a free lending library
  • La Leche League also provides information and support for mothers in special circumstances including blind mothers, babies with a cleft or soft palate, premature babies, multiple births, Down syndrome and other conditions.

local groups:

A network of groups are located throughout the United Kingdom. For more details see here https://www.laleche.org.uk/find-lll-support-group/

Membership:

Membership is available in three categories:  Monthly, Waged or Unwaged Family, Health Professional.  Contact the organisation for further details.

Address

18 St Christopher's Way
Pride Park
Derby
Derby
DE24 8JY
United Kingdom

Website: http://www.laleche.org.uk
Email: operationsmanager@laleche.org.uk
Helpline number: 0345 120 2918

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