WHAT IS... LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL (LLLI)?

LLLI is a nonprofit organization founded in 1956 by seven women who wanted to help other mothers breastfeed their babies. The organization has grown into a worldwide network that currently reaches 300,000 people in 63 countries every month with breastfeeding information and education. Mother-to-mother support group meetings are available in many locations for pregnant and nursing mothers and babies. Educational programs are offered for health professionals. An extensive line of products for professionals and parents is available in our catalogue. LLLI publishes more than 25 books on breastfeeding and parenting as well as a variety of pamphlets and tear-off sheets.

the LLLI mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the mother and baby.

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

Is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
Is an NGO in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Acts as a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Is an accredited member of the US Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition.
Is a member of the Child Survival Collaborations and Resources Group (CORE).
Is a founding member of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA).
Was instrumental in the development of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

is or has been a member, consultant, technical advisor, or affiliate of the following:

Healthy People 2010 Consortium
National Breastfeeding Promotion Consortium
National Perinatal Association
United States Working Group for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
United States Breastfeeding Committee
Guatemalan National Commission on Breastfeeding
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL

works with a PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD consisting of a Health Advisory Council of professionals in the areas of pedi-atrics, obstetrics, allergy, nutrition, psychology, family practice, and related fields. Also included are a Management Advisory Council and a Legal Advisory Council.

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