La Leche League of Dubuque

La Leche League of Dubuque Dawnelle OR Alex
(563) 275-6523

Meeting:
Due to low attendance, we have cancelled with intent of starting a new date, place and time.

Please call us for any breastfeeding support questions you may have. La Leche League offers free support to breastfeeding and expectant moms. Phone consultations and in-person help are available as well. Pregnant women, babies and children of all ages, grandmothers are welcome to every meeting. For online breastfeeding support, you can post questions online in a closed group The Lactation Club of Dubuque at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TLCofDbq/

LLLI is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian organization—recognized as an authority on breastfeeding around the world. La Leche League International's 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

Through a network of accredited volunteer “Leaders”. Leaders have breastfed their own babies and been specially trained to help mothers with breastfeeding. They keep up-to-date through continued training and studies of the most current medical research on breastfeeding. Other local breastfeeding support/resources include:

Mercy Natural Milk Network -
hosted by the lactation consultants, Amy & Tara, IBLCLCs
1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of every month. 1:00pm-3pm
6th Floor board room.
563-589-8553
FREE- No registration required
Available to moms for drop-in support and questions
https://www.mercydubuque.com

Finley Hospital-
hosted by the lactation nurses, RN in attendance alternates
Every Tuesday, day and evening appts alternating . Check their website for details. Breastfeeding Support Group During your hospital stay, to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. Once you are home, it's normal to have questions regarding common challenges, returning to work and beginning supplemental feedings. This weekly mother-to-mother support group helps provide continued assistance, information and sharing of experiences with other mothers just like you. Finley Hospital also offers a breastfeeding class once a month
http://www.finleyhospital.org/body.cfm?id=36

Address

Dubuque, IA
52001

General information

Meetings have been temporarily cancelled due to low attendance. Please check back for new date, place and time.. Pregnant women, babies and children of all ages, and grandmothers, female support are welcome to every meeting. We even invite fathers to attend some meetings as well. 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 or email whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns. Alex: [email protected] Dawnelle: [email protected] (563) 275-6523 *if you phone & do not hear back within 24 hrs please email. This is a new google voice # that we are just becoming acquainted with. Thank you for your patience.

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

Telephone

(563) 275-6523

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