~ What happens at LLL meetings?At Group meetings 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. The informal meetings are attended by expectant, new and experienced mothers and their babies. Most Groups 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.
~ What information is discussed at LLL meetings?There are four general topics that Leaders rotate through at meetings - Benefits of Breastfeeding, Bringing Baby Home, Avoiding Difficulties, and Nutrition and Weaning. Sometimes a Leader may cover the topic in a general fashion, and sometimes a Leader may cover a specific topic within that general topic. Enrichment meetings may cover a wider variety of topics and do not generally follow the four general topics.
~ Enrichment meetings? What are those?Enrichment meetings are extra meetings that are held for larger groups about more specialized topics. Some enrichment meetings may focus on nursing toddlers, on helping new parents figure out ways to re-connect with a little baby, or other topics of interest to some of their members. Not all groups have enrichment meetings, so if you're interested in one, contact a Leader in your local group and inquire.
~ Do I have to join LLL to attend meetings?No, you do not have to join LLL to attend meetings. We do offer membership
http://www.lllalmsla.org/join/ options to support our Groups but it is not required for attendance.
~ Can I bring my baby/children to the meeting?Yes, babies and children are welcome.
~ Can I bring my mother/mother-in-law/husband/other support person?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 LLL 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. As a result, it is often preferred that male support people do not attend the bulk of the meeting but instead come in at the very beginning of a meeting or at the very end.
~ How do I find a local Group?To find a Group near you, visit
http://www.llleus.org/Groups.html. If you are unable to find a local Group, you may consider attending one of our
online LLL meetings.
~ What if there's no Group near me?LLL offers
online chats, and you may also contact a Leader about starting a Group in your area. There are also support forums located at the
LLL EUS site and at the
LLLI site.
~ Do you make home visits?Some Leaders do make home visits, but it is not required of LLL Leaders. If you need help immediately, and the next LLL meeting in your area is not soon enough, contact a Leader in your area to see if there are any nearby Leaders who will meet with you.
