Lori Bryan, Lodi, California, USA and Linda Wieser, Nova Scotia, Canada The authors wish to thank Lupe Forsang, Hesperia, California, USA and Cecily Harkins, Portland, Oregon, USA, for sharing information about the history of the Leader Accreditation Department (LAD). The LLLove Story by Kaye Lowman was also used as a resource. LAD (the Leader Accreditation … Read More
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By RuthAnna Mather, La Leche League – International Area Network Coordinator This past October, Panama City, Panama, was swirling with excitement as a result of a number of La Leche League (LLL) related events held there. On October 21-30, LLL Leaders—especially those in administrative positions—travelled from 31 countries, and from every continent except for … Read More
Kelly Durbin, Austin,Texas, USA There is usually plenty of discussion at a La Leche League meeting. As Leaders we often gain valuable insight into the kind of information or support parents need by asking questions and discussing breastfeeding topics. But nonverbal communication is equally important, and it can often expose hidden messages or intentions. Learning … Read More
By Gwynneth Jacobs, La Leche League Leader, Cape Town, South Africa After the birth of my son I witnessed the wonders of breastfeeding and was amazed by how breast milk is so much more than just food. It is such a special bond and the central piece to my whole mothering journey! As a working … Read More
ALISON JONES, OXFORD, UK Originally published April 2016 and republished with the express permission of the author. Series Meetings I am so new to this mothering thing, so I arrive with a little one in a sling, and enter a room where there are mothers; those mystical others who seem to know what to do, … Read More
