LLL of Northern California & Hawaii
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Membership in La Leche League International is $40 for one year. Membership fees help to support your local Group and the international organization. The benefits of membership include a one-year subscription to NEW BEGINNINGS magazine.
La Leche League of Calaveras County, California
A Mother-to-Mother Support Group
Breastfeeding is a simple and natural process, but you may need support and information on the correct positioning of the baby at the breast, working and breastfeeding, avoiding problems, and overcoming any difficulties that may occur. Knowing other women who have breastfed their babies can be helpful and reassuring. Having accurate, up-to-date information is also important. Being in touch with La Leche League can give you the network of support you need.
La Leche League offers:
- A lending library of books on breastfeeding, childbirth, parenting, and nutrition
- Leaders accredited by La Leche League International
- The latest breastfeeding information
- 24 hour phone help
Meeting Information
LLL of Calaveras County is currently not meeting. Breastfeeding information and support is available by contacting any of the accredited Leaders listed below.
Leader Information
La Leche League Leaders are experienced mothers who have breastfed their own babies and who have been trained and accredited by La Leche League International to help mothers and mothers-to-be with all aspects of breastfeeding. They are available by phone whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns.
In Calaveras County:
- Teglene (209) 795-4393 (Arnold)
In Mother Lode:
- Karen (209) 267-5971 (Sutter Creek)
- Debbie (209) 296-1312 (Pine Grove)
- Susan (209) 763-2700 (Wallace)
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The La Leche League International mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
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