What is Le Leche League?

La Leche League is an international, non-profit, nonsectarian organization, dedicated to providing education, information and support to mothers who want to breastfeed.  There are chapters located around the world that are organized and led by local volunteer Leaders. 

La Leche League was starting in 1956 by seven women who wanted to help their friends with breastfeeding. Watch the video below to learn more about the history of La Leche League

Who attends La Leche League meetings?

The informal meetings are attended by expectant, new and experienced mothers and their babies/children.  Meetings are attended by both mothers who are experiencing challenges and those who are not.   In general, we welcome support people to come. Men, however, are a somewhat trickier matter in that women who would be comfortable with nursing in front of a group of women attending a meeting may not be comfortable nursing in front of a man they do not know, particularly if they need help with latch-on or other breastfeeding difficulties.

If you are pregnant and plan to breastfeed, we recommend you attend a meeting while pregnant.

All breastfeeding mothers are welcome, regardless how long you plan to breastfeed, or whether or nto you work outside the home.  We desire to provide support to ALL mothers who wish to breastfeed.

What if I need help, but can't make it to a meeting?

You can call or email a La Leche League Leader at any time.  If she is not available, she will return you call as soon as possible.  There are also other resources that may work for you.
La Leche League Ocean Springs/Biloxi facebook page

La Leche League Breastfeeding Helpline

​La Leche League online forums

More Resources

South Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition has an up to date listing of where and how to get breastfeeding/chestfeeding help in south Mississippi.  Visit there website to access the breastfeeding resource guide. 

What happens at a La Leche League meet ups?

At Group Meetings (meet ups) La Leche League Leaders and other mothers share experiences, give suggestions and offer support and encouragement. LLL meetings are ideal for learning from and making friends with other mothers. These meetings provide time for mother-to-mother sharing in a friendly and accepting atmosphere.  We rotate through a series of breastfeeding topics; however, every meeting is different and the questions of the attendees, particularly those who are pregnant or have new babies, are always given top priority.

Topics Include:
Advantages of Breastfeeding
The Family and the Breastfed Baby
The Art of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties
Nutrition and Weaning

At meetings, we have a variety of information sheets and pamphlets available at no charge.  We also have an extensive lending library with books on a wide variety of parenting topics.

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Recent meet-up with safety guidelines in place

We also have video meetings via ZOOM

What is a La Leche League Leader?

La Leche League Leaders are experienced breastfeeding mothers who have completed the extensive written training curriculum established by LLL International. Leaders assist mothers by answering questions specific to breastfed babies and help mothers find information and resources they may need.

There are a variety of people who help breastfeeding mothers, it can be confusing.  This article explains the difference between the various breastfeeding professionals.  

Is there a charge to attend meetings or get help?

No, there is never a cost to attend a La Leche League meeting or speak with a Leader.

We are just parents helping each other out during a time that can be pretty challenging.  Before you know it, you will be attending a meet up to share what you have learned.

Some times you are the parent in need of support and some times you are the one offering ideas and practical tips, because you have been there.