La Leche League Articles & Links
La Leche League entities outside of Mountain Plains have some wonderful articles and information to offer. Here you’ll find a variety of links…
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The Difference Between IBCLCs & LLL Leaders
There are differences in the type of support provided by Leaders and IBCLCs. This article is adapted from the print publication by La…
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Breastfeeding in an Emergency
Hurricanes. Snow storms. Flooding. Wildfires. Power outages. Families are faced with a slew of potential emergencies that may affect how they feed their…
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Multilingual Breastfeeding Videos
Sometimes it’s easier to watch a video than read an article. Global Health Media has a series of breastfeeding videos on a variety…
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International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
From the World Health Organization, “the Code” covers the marketing and promotion of products meant to substitute for breastfeeding. La Leche League Leaders…
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Medications & Supplements
Which medications and supplements are compatible with breastfeeding? When you’re nursing, it’s important to ensure that prescription medications, vaccines, over-the-counter medications, or herbal…
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Breastfeeding Law
Legal matters are typically outside a Leader’s scope of work. There are some key exceptions to this, but if you have a complex…
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How Weaning Happens
Mothers and babies can nurse as long as they want to, even if it’s a different length from what their friends or relatives…
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Breastfeeding in Public
Breastfeeding parents have always nursed wherever they need to be. You don’t have to be stuck at home. It’s good for both you…
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Expressing Milk
How often should I express my milk if I’m away from my baby? Start by expressing your milk about every three hours while…
