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We are a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation and our mission is to help mothers
breastfeed with confidence, through encouragement, shared experience, education and
information. 

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Who we are
La Leche League volunteers are experienced mothers trained and accredited by La Leche
League International. We have been there and we genuinely understand the real ups and
downs that come with breastfeeding. While we are not medical professionals, the
information we offer is medically reviewed, evidence-based and aligned with the World
Health Organisation and UNICEF.

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How we can support you
We provide mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, education and information whether
you’re pregnant, navigating those newborn days, returning to work, or nurturing a growing toddler.

You can reach us through:

• One-on-one contact 
• Safe, non-judgemental, mother-to-mother group meetings
• Online communities including:

Facebook, Facebook Group, Instagram and WhatsApp

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La Leche League South Africa breastfeeding support groups are warm spaces where you can
ask questions, share your experiences and hear how other mothers have overcome
challenges. They are great places to meet breastfeeding mothers and make friends. (Our LLL volunteers who lead meetings are called LLL Leaders).

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Want to learn more about breastfeeding?
1. Access our 4-hour antenatal breastfeeding preparation course to get breastfeeding off to
a good start (contact Monique +27 82 571 0709).

2. Join our annual 90-hour Peer Counselling Programme. Past programmes have trained
more than 3500 participants, largely from disadvantaged communities, to work as
breastfeeding counsellors. Email pcp@lllsa.org.

More information can be found here.

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3. Access our 5-hour Working Mom's Course to maintain breastfeeding after returning to
work (contact rahmat@lllsa.org +27 82 82 64 600).

4. Join our 9-hour Communication Skills Development Course (contact joan@lllsa.org).

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