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How to increase your milk supply

Is your milk supply really low? New mothers who are learning to breastfeed often worry that they might not be making enough milk for their baby. Their breasts might stop feeling full and their baby might sometimes be unsettled, or not want to be put down between feeds. There are many reasons for … [Read more...] about How to increase your milk supply

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information, Milk Supply Issues, Support, Uncategorised Tagged With: expressing, not enough milk, nursing supplementers, skin-to-skin, supplements (donor milk or formula), weight gain

Breastfeeding at night

Close up of baby asleep at the breast with mother's hand on her breast and baby having hand on top of hers.

Breastfeeding at night is one of the most discussed topics at La Leche League meetings, both in person and online. This is often because breastfeeding at night, especially in the early days, can be so important to establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship. It is also because of its … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding at night

Filed Under: Beginning Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding information, Common Concerns, Support Tagged With: sleep, weaning

In pursuit of equitable breastfeeding support

Racial disparities in healthcare are evident in the UK, and the world of breastfeeding support is sadly no stranger to systemic racism. Not only are maternal and infant mortality rates in this country shockingly higher among Women of Colour than among White women, but there are also structural … [Read more...] about In pursuit of equitable breastfeeding support

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When you’re unhappy about the care you and your baby received – how to give feedback to healthcare professionals

In the UK you are legally entitled to have dignified, respectful and personalised care as you birth your baby and begin to breastfeed. You are also protected in law from discrimination. Unfortunately, sometimes, people do not receive a good standard of care from their healthcare providers and they … [Read more...] about When you’re unhappy about the care you and your baby received – how to give feedback to healthcare professionals

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Breastfeeding in Community – needed now more than ever

breastfeeding on a bench

I’ve started thanking everyone at the beginning of La Leche League meetings for making the time to do something important for themselves by coming to talk and listen. Often we prioritise groups that have a more obvious benefit for our babies, like baby massage or playgroups. In the earliest months, … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding in Community – needed now more than ever

Filed Under: Articles, Breastfeeding Matters, Mothering, Support

LLL and community online – how we make it happen

Online meetings, for us via Zoom, are great in allowing us to continue to meet and offer breastfeeding support. Some advantages include getting support right where you are, without needing to get dressed, leave your home, maybe even leave your bedroom. You can be doing things right up until the … [Read more...] about LLL and community online – how we make it happen

Filed Under: Special Circumstances, Support, Uncategorised Tagged With: breastfeeding support

Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected

Sometimes breastfeeding doesn’t go as hoped for, or as expected. Some of those mothers, with a little support, guidance and practice, quickly move to a place of comfort and enjoyment and they don’t look back as they overcome challenges. But some don’t. Some of them need incredible determination to … [Read more...] about Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Support, Uncategorised Tagged With: grief, partners / support, support, weaning

Support for Transgender & Non-binary Parents

La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organisation.1 LLLGB supports everyone who wants to breastfeed or chestfeed in reaching their goals. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender or gender identity. Trans men, trans women and non-binary individuals may choose to … [Read more...] about Support for Transgender & Non-binary Parents

Filed Under: Breastfeeding information, Support Tagged With: human milk, nursing supplementers, supplements (donor milk or formula)

Our Helpline Leaders

The LLLGB National Helpline is open from 8am to 11pm, 365 days a year. Calls are answered by volunteer breastfeeding counsellors (LLL Leaders) from their own homes: they are mothers who have breastfed their own children and will listen to your questions, offering practical suggestions and warm … [Read more...] about Our Helpline Leaders

Filed Under: about LLL, Support Tagged With: breastfeeding support, helpline, Leaders, LLL

Breastfeeding wherever you are

Breastfeeding is the most natural way of understanding and satisfying your baby's needs wherever you are. Whether you're at a football match, local cafe or the beach you can breastfeed and know the law protects you. Send your pictures of breastfeeding-out-and-about to our website … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding wherever you are

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