Membership Information
There are multiple benefits of breastfeeding available for both mothers and babies, but did you know that becoming an LLL member can enhance those benefits? Mothers who are members of LLL breastfeed longer because they have the information, education, support, and encouragement they need to enjoy the experience. Membership in LLL is a real bargain when you consider the costs of not breastfeeding!
Savings Related to Breastfeeding
Intangible Benefits of Membership
Tangible Benefits of LLL Membership for Mothers
Benefits of Supporting Membership for Your LLL Group
How Can I Join La Leche League?
Savings Related to Breastfeeding
- Fewer doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital stays, up to $1435 in the first year.*
- No need to spend money on formula and feeding supplies.
- For one month, the least expensive formula costs $134, the most expensive formula costs $491 a month.**
- The least expensive formula costs $402 for 3 months and $804 for 6 months.**
- To buy the most expensive formula for their babies, parents spend $1475 for 3 months and $2950 for 6 months!**
- Knowing you are giving your baby the very best is priceless!
Intangible Benefits of Membership
- Meet new people in your community.
- Gain self confidence as you learn from other mothers.
- Less worry and stress because baby is healthier.
- Satisfaction in knowing you are giving your baby the best.
- An investment in yourself and your child!
Tangible Benefits of LLL Membership for Mothers
- Access to monthly meetings, Group Library, and telephone help.
- Member discounts on conference fees.
Benefits of Supporting Membership for Your LLL Group
- Increased funds to purchase new books for the Group Library.
- Helps Leaders stay up to date on the newest breastfeeding research and information, so they can help you get the most out of your breastfeeding experience.
- Supports La Leche League International in its mission to help mothers and promote breastfeeding in the United States and around the world.
- Ensures that breastfeeding support will continue to be available for other mothers!
How Can I Join La Leche League?
- The best way is to join through a local Group, so that funds will be available in your vicinity to help mothers and babies. Contact your local La Leche League leader for an application today!