What does LLL believe?

Leaders believe that breastfeeding, with its many crucial physical and psychological advantages, is best for mother and baby and is the ideal way to initiate effective parent-child relationships. The ideals and principles of mothering which are the foundation of LLL beliefs are developed in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. This book has provided answers and inspiration for the rewarding and challenging job of parenting to several generations of mothers. Those interested in leadership will need a copy of the most recent edition and will need to feel comfortable representing LLL Philosophy. Read more about LLL Philosophy.

What is the Purpose of LLL?

LLL is an international, educational, nonsectarian, non-discriminatory service organization with a single focus and a strict policy of not mixing causes. We have that policy in order to offer breastfeeding help to mothers with a variety of personal beliefs. Leaders know the importance of one mother helping another to recognize and understand the needs of her child and to find the best means of fulfilling those needs. Leaders provide information and support so that each mother can make the decisions which are best for her family.

What does a Leader do?

Leaders fulfill the basic responsibilities of leadership, which are:

• Helping parents one-to-one by telephone, e-mail, or in person.

• Planning and leading monthly Series Meetings.

• Supervising the management of the LLL Group.

• Keeping up-to-date on breastfeeding information.

• Helping parents find out about leadership and prepare to become LLL Leaders.

What is involved in becoming a Leader?

Visit the LLLI Website – Become a Leader to get all the details needed to get started or download the document Thinking About Leadership.

I think leadership is right for me. What is my next step?

If you are ready to apply or would like to learn more, please contact a Leader in your local Group. To find a local Group, click here.

If there is no LLL Group where you live or the Group is not holding meetings, you can attend a virtual meeting in another town.

If you are not currently attending a Group, or still have questions, please submit a Leader Inquiry Form.

Before filling out this Leader Inquiry Form, please make sure you can answer yes to the following questions:

1. I have breastfed a child for 12 months or more.

2. I have or plan to attend at least four LLL meetings, either virtually or in-person.

3. I understand that being an accredited  LLL Leader is volunteer work.