La Leche League of Highlands Ranch/Centennial

12/12/2023

"Nurture the nurturer ...a supportive partner can be the foundation for a successful breastfeeding experience."

From our archives
https://llli.org/news/nurturing-the-nurturer/

12/12/2023

"You can't have candy canes, or it will kill your supply!"
There are no published studies linking peppermint/menthol with loss of breastmilk supply. While there is anecdotal evidence that high doses of peppermint essential oils may affect nursing, no research has been done.
However, many families DO struggle with maintaining nursing frequency during the holidays. Try to keep baby close and milk flowing (with either baby or pump) even while traveling, shopping, or visiting family and friends.

[Image: Close up photo of peppermint candies. Text: Will peppermint candies kill your supply? Probably not. But infrequent nursing will. Keep baby close and nursing--even during the busy holidays.]

10/25/2023

Are you currently breastfeeding or chestfeeding one infant under a year old?

A researcher at Texas Woman’s University is studying the lactation experiences of those who are latching their baby to the breast or chest at least some of the time. This survey is open to anyone who lives in the United States and can read or write in the English language. If you participated in the first round of this survey between January and May 2023 you are NOT eligible, we are looking for a completely separate sample. This survey will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Participation in this study is voluntary.

Visit https://twu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OZVoLiVQYVi0WW to learn more about the study and to access the survey. There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, electronic meetings, and internet transactions. If you know anyone who may be interested in participating in this study, please share this information with them. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsie Barta (researcher) at [email protected] or Misty M. Richmond, Ph.D. PMHNP-BC (research advisor) at [email protected].

Upon completion of the survey, you can participate in a drawing for a bookstore (Barnes and Noble) gift card. You will need to provide your email, but it will be separated from the survey data for anonymity.

[Graphic Text: CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
For a research study on the motivations and needs of those who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding

If you:
• Are currently breastfeeding or chestfeeding one child less than 1 year old
• Are latching your baby at least some of the time
• Live in the United States
• Can read and write English
• Did NOT participate in the first round of this study between January and May 2023
THEN YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE!
You may access the survey questionnaires through the link in the caption.
Participation is voluntary. There is a potential risk of loss of confidentiality in all email, downloading, electronic meetings, and internet transactions.
Graphic: Megaphone at top left; Parent nursing a baby at bottom right]

06/23/2023

Breastfeeding in Emergency Situations

La Leche League USA helps parents, families, and communities to breastfeed, chestfeed, and human milk feed their babies through parent-to-parent support. LLL USA encourages, informs, educates, supports, and promotes the use of human milk and the intimate relationship and development that comes from....

06/23/2023

If you lost power and your milk in the freezer still has ice crystals, it may be refrozen. If it has fully defrosted, it should be used within 24-48 hours.

03/01/2023

02/18/2023

Have you ever wondered what you can do at a La Leche League meeting?

You can offer your support and experience to other parents. Our meetings have been based on parent-to-parent support for 65+ years.



[Image: Photo of two smiling people with their arms around each other. Text: What do I do at La Leche League meetings? You can help someone else. You don’t just learn from other parents; other parents have a chance to learn from you. You become part of the pattern of parent-to-parent support that began at the first La Leche League meeting in 1956.]

02/07/2023

🎙️ La Leche League International applauds the Lancet's new three-article series on breastfeeding that will be launched on 8 February with an online event. Everyone can join the online event, which is co-hosted by the World Health Organization, The Lancet, and Children in All Policies. Live stream starts at 12.30 UTC, ends at 14.00 UTC (13.30 CET, 15.00 CET) and can be accessed here:
https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/02/08/default-calendar/launch-of-the-2023-lancet-series-on-breastfeeding--including-the-influence-of-commercial-milk-formula-marketing

Topics:
Infant behaviours, feeding practices and multisectoral interventions to support breastfeeding.

How baby behaviours are misconstrued to undermine breastfeeding, but multi-sectoral interventions protect its health impacts.

How the formula marketing ‘playbook’ targets parents, health professionals and politicians and undermines the health and rights of children and mothers.

How power imbalances and political and economic structures determine feeding practices, women’s rights and health outcomes.

📢Authors call for breastfeeding to be a collective responsibility, that is effectively protected, promoted and supported at all levels.

Agenda
Moderator: Kathriona Deveraux, award winning reporter, presenter, and broadcaster
Welcome:
Ms Kathriona Deveraux, Moderator The Lancet
Mr Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

Series highlights and overview:
Professor Nigel Rollins, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing, WHO
Professor David McCoy, International Institute for Global Health, United Nations University

Panel discussion with Q&A:
Professor Helen L. Ball, Durham University
Dr Guddi Singh, Paediatric doctor, health campaigner and TV broadcaster
Mrs Alison Thewliss, Member of Parliament for Glasgow Central
Ms Katie Gilbert, Managing Director M&C Saatchi World Service

Closing remarks:
Professor Anthony Costello, Institute for Child Health
Mr Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief The Lancet

12/23/2022

Hooray! It finally happened! Both the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act have passed the Senate with overwhelming bi-partisan support as amendments to the omnibus spending bill. The omnibus spending bill is expected to pass in the next day. After that, the bill goes to the President’s desk for his signature. Once the bills become effective, all workers will have the right to time and a clean space to express milk during their work day and will have recourse if the right is denied.

Thank you to everyone who contacted your lawmakers over this very long journey for passage in both the House and the Senate. Thanks to you, we have closed much of the gap which left millions of working parents without the workplace lactation protections they need.

12/13/2022

Have you experienced a dip in over the holidays? What helped you stay nursing? Share your tips for ! Or did you use the busy holidays as a time to wean your older child?
Some things that can help include:
- babywearing to keep baby close and your hands free
- bringing baby with you to parties rather than leaving them at home
- letting go of some duties. Not everything has to happen, and it doesn't have to be done by you!
- asking for help
- scheduling nursing breaks for yourself and baby

[Image: Photo of inside a busy shopping mall. Text: Holiday Weaning. The distractions of the holiday season can lead to fewer nursing sessions and less time at the breast resulting in a lower milk supply and sometimes even nursing strikes.]

10/08/2022

Did you know that LLL Leaders offer free nursing assistance by phone, email, and regular support meetings? Have you found your local Group?
Find them at lllusa.org/locator or post your location below!

[Image: Photo of two adults talking while watching three young children. Text: Leaders are parents who volunteer their time.
They aren’t trying to sell you anything.
They aren't making money doing this.
They are sharing their own knowledge along with over 60 years of La Leche League wisdom.]