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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…